Magnesium aluminum silicate

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (MAS) is a naturally occurring or synthetically purified hydrated clay, chemically composed of magnesium, aluminum, silicon, oxygen, and water. Structurally, it belongs to the smectite class of layered silicates. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Neusilin and Angast. Its PubChem CID is 3084116.

CAS No 1327-43-1
Molecular Formula AlMgO4Si+
Molecular Weight 143.37 g/mol
Synonyms aluminum;magnesium;silicate

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