1.37182

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate

EMPROVE^® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, JP, USP

• Synonym(s): bitter salt, epsom salt, sulfuric acid magnesium salt heptahydrate, Epsom salts
• Linear Formula: MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
• CAS Number: 10034-99-8
• Molecular Weight: 246.47
• MDL number: MFCD00149785
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• EC Index Number: 231-298-2

Properties

• agency: BP; JP; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 500
• vapor density: <0.01 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• description: EMPROVE^® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP
• product line: EMPROVE^® EXPERT
• form: solid
• pH: 5.0-8.0 (25 °C, 50 g/L in H₂O)
• solubility: 710 g/L
• density: 1.68 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): liquid formulation; pharma/biopharma processes; pharmaceutical; solid formulation
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O
• InChI: 1S/Mg.H2O4S.7H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);7*1H2/q+2;;;;;;;;/p-2
• InChI key: WRUGWIBCXHJTDG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Description

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove^® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC^® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is a mineral salt with broad application in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverage, and many more.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate Emprove^® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable