Pharmaceutical Materials

CAS No.1309-48-4

Name

Magnesium oxide

Synonyms

corox

slo469

slo369

Sermag

MgO-70

animag

dynamag

anscorp

Tanbase

ci77711

akro-mag

flamarret

dynatherm

elastomag170

elastomag100

elastomag 100

burnt magnesia

calcinedbrucite

Magnesium oxide

electromagnesia

seawatermagnesia

encapsulated mgo

calcined brucite

calcinedmagnesite

calcined magnesite

magnesiumoxideheavy

magnesium oxide light

fused magnesium oxide

magnesium oxygen(-2) anion

MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NANOPOWDER

magnesiumoxidemeshwhitepowder

electromagnesia (magnesium oxide)

magnesiumoxidefusedcrystalswhitextl

 

Category	Details
Basic Information
Name	Magnesium Oxide
Chemical Formula	MgO
CAS Number	1309-48-4
Molecular Weight	40.304 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesia; Magnesium monoxide; White magnesia; Heavy magnesium oxide (for heavy grades); Light magnesium oxide (for light grades)
Physical Properties
Appearance	White powder or crystalline solid
Melting Point	2852 °C (also reported as 2825-2830 °C, but 2852 °C is generally considered more accurate)
Boiling Point	3600 °C
Density	3.58 g/cm³ (varies slightly with purity and processing method)
Solubility	Insoluble in water and alcohol, but soluble in acids and ammonium salt solutions
Chemical Properties
Type	Inorganic compound, alkaline oxide
Reactivity	Reacts with acids to form magnesium salts and water; reacts with water slowly to form magnesium hydroxide
Refractivity	Strongly refractive in visible and near-ultraviolet light
Electrical Properties	High electrical resistivity
Applications
Industrial Uses	Used as a refractory material, electrical insulator, filler in plastics and rubber, catalyst in chemical reactions, etc.
Agricultural Uses	As a nutrient source for magnesium in fertilizers
Medical Uses	Used as an antacid, laxative, and in the manufacture of certain pharmaceutical products
Food Industry	Used as a food additive to fortify magnesium content
Safety Precautions
Handling	Wear appropriate protective clothing and avoid contact with skin and eyes
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from flammable materials and sources of ignition
Toxicity	Generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion of large amounts may cause digestive discomfort

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