Magnesium Sulfate

MgSO₄

IUPAC: Magnesium sulfate

CAS: 7487-88-9

Visão geral

Magnesium sulfate is commonly known as Epsom salt (in its hydrated form MgSO₄·7H₂O). It is used in bath salts and agriculture.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Magnesium Mg 1 24,3050
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Composição elemental

O
53,2%
S
26,6%

Usos

  • Bath salts (Epsom salt)
  • Fertilizer
  • Medical (eclampsia treatment)
  • Brewing

Curiosidades

  • Epsom salt is named after the town of Epsom in Surrey, England, where it was first distilled from a spring

Structure

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Mg+2]

Propriedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Massa molar
120,37 g/mol
Densidade
2,6600 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
1124,0 °C
Solubilidade
357 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
119,9368
TPSA
88,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
62,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnesium Sulfate?
Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Magnesium sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Magnesium Sulfate?
Magnesium Sulfate has a molar mass of 120.37 g/mol.
What state is Magnesium Sulfate at room temperature?
Magnesium Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Magnesium Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Magnesium Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Magnesium Sulfate?
Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S).