Magnesium Sulfate
Epsom Salt
MgSO4·xH2O
Formula wt, monohydrate 138.38
Formula wt, heptahydrate 246.47
518 [14168-73-1] [10034-99-8] [15244-36-7] E2L2TK027P magnesium sulfate monohydrate SK47B8698T magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
Formula wt, heptahydrate 246.47
518 [14168-73-1] [10034-99-8] [15244-36-7] E2L2TK027P magnesium sulfate monohydrate SK47B8698T magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
DESCRIPTION
Magnesium Sulfate occurs as a colorless crystal or a granular crystalline powder. It is produced with one or seven molecules of water of hydration or in a dried form containing the equivalent of about 2.3 waters of hydration. It is readily soluble in water, slowly soluble in glycerin, and sparingly soluble in alcohol.