5654. Magnesium Acetate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 142-72-3
Acetic acid magnesium salt (2:1); cromosan.
C4H6MgO4; mol wt 142.39.
C 33.74%, H 4.25%, Mg 17.07%, O 44.95%.
Mg(C2H3O2)2.

Derivative

Tetrahydrate.

Nomenclature

CAS number: 16674-78-5
C4H6MgO4.4H2O; mol wt 214.45.
C 22.40%, H 6.58%, Mg 11.33%, O 59.69%.

Properties

Colorless or white, deliquesc crystals. d 1.45. mp about 80°. Very sol in water or alcohol. The aq soln is neutral or slightly acid. Keep well closed.

Use

Buffer. Detection of sodium.