Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, molecular biology reagent, ≥99%

Product Description

Magnesium Sulfate, Heptahydrate

Application Notes

Magnesium sulfate is a common pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salts. Magnesium sulfate is the main preparation of intravenous magnesium.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Preparation of intravenous magnesium

Specifications

SKU	02194833-CF
Alternate Names	Sulfuric Acid Magnesium Salt (1:1); Epsom Salts
Application Notes	Magnesium sulfate is a common pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salts. Magnesium sulfate is the main preparation of intravenous magnesium.
Base Catalog Number	194833
Biochemical Physiological Actions	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.
CAS #	10034-99-8
EC Number	231-298-2
Format	Crystalline powder
Grade	Molecular Biology Grade
Hazard Statements	H317
Molecular Formula	MgSO4·7H2O
Molecular Weight	246.466 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity	≥99%
RTECS Number	OM4508000
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.