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Magnesium oxide
heavy, EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, USP
Synonym(s):
Magnesia usta, Magnesium oxide
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
MgO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
40.30
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
EC Index Number:
215-171-9
MDL number:
Quality Level
agency
BP, ChP, Ph. Eur., USP
product line
EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL
form
solid
pH
10.3 (20 °C in H2O, saturated solution)
bp
3600 °C/1000 hPa
mp
2800 °C
density
3.58 g/cm3 at 25 °C
application(s)
pharmaceutical
solid formulation
storage temp.
15-25°C
SMILES string
[Mg]=O
InChI
1S/Mg.O
InChI key
CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
Application
Magnesium oxide is a commonly used ingredient in pharmaceutical applications. It is primarily applied in solid oral dosage forms, typically as pH adjuster. Additional uses include the application as mineral supplement or antacid.
Legal Information
Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 1058671000 | 04022536069272 |
| 1058679029 | 04022536946153 |