Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Magnesium carbonate (CAS: 13717-00-5)?
Answer
Magnesium carbonate is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as an antacid and laxative. It serves as a flame retardant in plastics and rubber, a pigment in paints, and a component in the production of other magnesium compounds. Additionally, it is used in the food industry as a leavening agent and in research for its chemical properties and applications in catalysis and material science.
About
CAS No
13717-00-5
English Name
Magnesium carbonate
Molecular Formula
CMgO3
Molecular Weight
86.33 g/mol
SMILES
C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Mg+2]
InChIKey
ZLNQQNXFFQJAID-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
