Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate

Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is a hydrated form of anhydrous magnesium acetate salt with the chemical formula of Mg(CH3COO)2 • 4H2O. As a salt form of magnesium, magnesium acetate is one of the bioavailable forms of magnesium and forms a very water soluble compound. Magnesium is an essential element and second most abundant cation in the body that plays a key role in maintaining normal cellular function including production of ATP and efficient enzyme activity. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Magnesia Acetica and magnesium;diacetate;tetrahydrate. Its PubChem CID is 134717.

CAS No 16674-78-5
Molecular Formula C4H14MgO8
Molecular Weight 214.45 g/mol
Synonyms magnesium;diacetate;tetrahydrate

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