Magnesium acetate

Magnesium acetate

Magnesium diacetate; Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate; Magnesium ethanoate; Magnesium acetate salt

CAS 142-72-3

Chemical Formula C₄H₆MgO₄

Molecular Weight 142.39 g/mol (anhydrous), ~214.5 g/mol (tetrahydrate)

Magnesium acetate is a versatile compound used in various industrial applications, including as a de-icing agent, in textile processing, and as a catalyst in chemical reactions. It is also utilized in environmental and agricultural products for soil conditioning and nutrient supply.

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Magnesium Supplement in Formulations: Used in tablets, capsules, and IV fluids as a source of magnesium, which is essential for enzyme function, muscle function, and nerve transmission.
  •  pH Buffer and Stabilizer : Helps maintain the stability and pH of certain drug formulations, particularly those sensitive to acidic or basic environments.

2. Food & Healthcare Ingredients

  • Mineral Additive in Fortified Foods: Added as a food additive (generally recognized as safe - GRAS) to fortify food and dietary supplements with magnesium.
  • Acidity Regulator: Functions as a buffering agent in processed foods to maintain optimal pH and extend shelf life.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Catalyst in Chemical Reactions: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in certain organic reactions, particularly in polymerization and esterification processes.
  • Intermediate in Magnesium Compound Synthesis: Acts as a raw material for producing other magnesium compounds such as magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide.

4. Fabric Solutions

  • Dye Fixing Agent: Serves as a mordant that improves dye uptake and color fastness on fabrics by binding dyes to fibers.
  • Flame Retardant Additive: Used in textile treatments to enhance flame resistance, particularly in safety clothing and upholstery.

5. Water Treatment 

  • Precipitating Agent for Phosphates: Helps remove phosphates and heavy metals from wastewater by forming insoluble precipitates.
  • pH Adjustment in Treatment Systems : Acts as a pH buffer, aiding in neutralizing acidic effluents in water and wastewater treatment facilities.

6. Agrochemicals

  • Micronutrient Source in Foliar Sprays: Provides bioavailable magnesium to plants, which is critical for chlorophyll production and photosynthesis.
  • Soil Conditioner: Helps correct magnesium-deficient soils, improving overall soil health and plant yield.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98% (typical)
Appearance White crystalline powder or granules
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point ~110-120°C (for tetrahydrate, loses water on heating)
Density ~1.52 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point Not flammable

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