Magnesium Sulphate (AR)

Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate AR

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CHEMICAL IDENTITY

Parameter| Specification
Chemical Name| Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate
Common Name| Epsom Salt
Chemical Formula| MgSO₄·7H₂O
Molecular Weight| 246.47 g/mol
CAS Number| 10034-99-8
Grade| AR (Analytical Reagent)
Purity| ≥ 99%
Appearance| White crystalline powder
Pack Size| 500 g

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate is a high-purity inorganic analytical reagent widely used in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical formulations, biochemistry, microbiology, agriculture, molecular biology, and industrial laboratory applications.

The compound is highly water-soluble and serves as an important magnesium source in biochemical systems, microbial culture media, buffer systems, and analytical procedures.

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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Property| Description
Physical State| Crystalline solid
Color| White
Odor| Odorless
Solubility| Freely soluble in water
Hydration Form| Heptahydrate
pH (5% solution)| Slightly acidic to neutral
Stability| Stable under recommended storage conditions

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BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY APPLICATIONS

Cell Biology

– Magnesium ion supplementation
– Enzyme cofactor studies
– Cellular metabolism research

Microbiology

– Preparation of microbial culture media
– Bacterial growth supplementation
– Fermentation studies

Molecular Biology

– DNA/RNA enzymatic reactions
– PCR-associated buffer systems
– Magnesium-dependent enzymatic assays

Analytical Chemistry

– Standard reagent preparation
– Gravimetric analysis
– Water treatment studies

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PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS

– Electrolyte formulations
– Pharmaceutical compounding
– Magnesium supplementation systems
– Osmotic laxative preparations
– Injectable and infusion research formulations

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INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Industry| Application
Agriculture| Magnesium fertilizer source
Food Industry| Processing aid
Textile Industry| Dyeing and finishing
Chemical Industry| Reagent preparation
Cosmetics| Bath salt formulations

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SCIENTIFIC FUNCTION

Magnesium Sulphate supplies biologically important Mg²⁺ ions, which function as critical cofactors in numerous enzymatic, metabolic, nucleic acid, and cellular biochemical reactions.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Hazard| Details
Health Hazard| Low toxicity under normal handling
Eye Contact| May cause mild irritation
Skin Contact| Mild irritation possible
Inhalation| Dust may irritate respiratory tract

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

– Wear laboratory gloves and goggles
– Avoid excessive dust generation
– Use in well-ventilated environment
– Wash hands after handling

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RECOMMENDED STORAGE

– Store in tightly sealed container
– Keep in cool, dry environment
– Protect from moisture exposure
– Avoid direct contamination

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ASSOCIATED REAGENTS

– Sodium Chloride
– Potassium Chloride
– Calcium Chloride
– Tris Buffer
– Phosphate Buffers
– Agar Powder
– Yeast Extract

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TARGET USERS

– Biochemistry Laboratories
– Pharmaceutical Industries
– Molecular Biology Laboratories
– Microbiology Laboratories
– Universities & Research Institutes
– Analytical Chemistry Laboratories

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PACKAGING

Supplied in sealed HDPE laboratory reagent container with tamper-evident closure and moisture-protective packaging.

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WLS QUALITY NOTE

This reagent is selected for high-performance analytical, biochemical, microbiological, and pharmaceutical laboratory applications requiring reliable magnesium ion availability and high-purity reagent consistency.