Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Magnesium sulfate hydrate (CAS: 22189-08-8)?
Answer
Magnesium sulfate hydrate, commonly known as Epsom salt, is a white crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 246.47 g/mol. It has a high solubility in water and is slightly soluble in ethanol. Chemically, it is highly reactive with acids, forming magnesium salts and sulfur dioxide. It exists in various hydrate forms, with the most common being MgSO4·7H2O.
About
CAS No
22189-08-8
English Name
Magnesium sulfate hydrate
Molecular Formula
H2MgO5S
Molecular Weight
138.38 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].O.[Mg+2]
InChIKey
CSNNHWWHGAXBCP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 11:18
