Inorganic Chemical

Magnesium Acetate

PropertyValue
Chemical FormulaMg(CH₃COO)₂·4H₂O
Molecular Weight214.45 g/mol
CAS Number (Tetrahydrate)16674-78-5
IndustryMajor ApplicationsPurpose
PharmaceuticalsMagnesium supplements, formulation intermediate, dialysis and electrolyte formulations, pharmaceutical processingSource of magnesium and formulation aid
Chemical ManufacturingProduction of magnesium compounds, catalysts, specialty chemicalsChemical intermediate and magnesium source
Textile IndustryDyeing, printing, and finishingBuffering agent and mordant; helps maintain pH during textile processing
Laboratory & ResearchAnalytical reagent, buffer preparation, chemical synthesisResearch and quality control applications
Environmental & Water TreatmentFlue gas treatment, wastewater treatment, pH adjustmentNeutralization and process control in environmental systems
Catalyst ManufacturingPrecursor for magnesium oxide and mixed-metal catalystsCatalyst preparation for chemical and petrochemical processes
Food Processing (food-grade material only)Mineral source and processing aid in selected applicationsMagnesium fortification and process aid where permitted by regulations
BiotechnologyFermentation media, cell culture, biochemical researchMagnesium source in biological systems
Ceramics & Specialty MaterialsCeramic processing, specialty coatingsMagnesium-containing additive and precursor