Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
5072 u00b0F (NIOSH, 2024)
boiling_point
6512 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
density
3.58 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
0.009 % at 86 u00b0F (NIOSH, 2024)
vapor_pressure
0 mmHg (approx) (NIOSH, 2024)
ph
pH = 10.3 (saturated aqueous solution)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1586 of 1807 companies
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 1309-48-4 |
| IUPAC Name | oxomagnesium |
| InChI Key | CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 14792 |
| INCI Name | MAGNESIUM OXIDE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Magnesium Oxide USP Light is a highly purified, lightweight grade of magnesium oxide designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.