Magnesium sulfate is a common pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salts. Magnesium sulfate is the main preparation of intravenous magnesium.
Magnesium has a variety of biological roles in enzymology, cell membrane and wall structural integrity, muscle cell physiology, and nucleic acid structure. Magnesium is an essential co-factor in many enzymes, including deoxyribonuclease (DNase), the restriction enzymes EcoR I and EcoR V, and Ribonuclease H. Magnesium also stabilizes polymeric nucleic acids such as transfer RNA and ribozymes.
Grade: Molecular biology reagent
Purity: ≥99%
Key Applications: Preparation of intravenous magnesium
Product Type: Inorganics
Chemical Class: Salts
Density: ca. 1.68 g/cm3 (hydrated salt MgSO4)(Lit.)
Melting Point: ca. 150 - 200°C with decomposition (hydrated salt MgSO4)(Lit.)
Vapor Density: < 0.01 g/L(Lit.)
Vapor Pressure: < 0.1 mm Hg at 20°C(Lit.)
Presentation: White Crystallline Powder
Format: Crystalline Powder
Solubility: Soluble in water (100 mg/mL).
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C)