CAS 7487-88-9
Magnesium Sulfate
CAS 7487-88-9MgO4S120.37 g/mol
Magnesium Sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salt, is widely used for various applications including agricultural fertilizers and water treatment. This anhydrous salt is characterized by its granular physical form and offers a typical magnesium content of 9.5% and a sulfur content of 12%. It plays crucial roles in enhancing crop yield and stability in various industrial processes.
Main applicationAgricultural fertilizers — provides essential nutrients for plant growth.
Magnesium sulfate is significant for its multifunctional use in agriculture and industrial processes. It enables better nutrient management in crops and is essential in water treatment, contributing to the quality and efficiency of these processes. Its properties ensure effective application across various sectors.
Also known as
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- Magnesium sulfate anhydrous
- MgSO4
- Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1)
- Magnesiumsulfat
- Magnesium sulfate (1:1)
- Sal Angalis
- Sal De sedlitz
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packed in 50 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 7487-88-9
- Chemical formula
- MgO4S
- Molecular weight
- 120.37 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Granular white salt
- Density
- 2.66 g/cm³
- Density
- 2.66 g/cm³
- Solubility in Water
- 71 g/100 ml
- pH
- 6-7
- Melting Point
- 1124 °C
Magnesium sulfate (CAS 7487-88-9) has a molecular formula of MgO4S and a molecular weight of 120.37 g/mol. This chemical exhibits unique properties such as a density of 2.66 g/cm³ and is soluble in water at rates of 71 g per 100 ml at 20 °C. It demonstrates thermal stability, decomposing at temperatures exceeding 1124 °C. When ordering, buyers should consider the purity of the magnesium sulfate and its specific applications in agriculture or industry.
Delivery
Magnesium Sulfate is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Agricultural fertilizers — provides essential nutrients for plant growth.
- Water treatment — acts as a coagulating agent to remove impurities.
- Soil conditioner — improves water retention and nutrient absorption.
- Pharmaceutical formulations — used as a component in certain medical treatments.
- Chemical manufacturing — serves as a reagent in various chemical reactions.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances crop yield due to high magnesium content.
- Improves water quality in treatment processes.
- Supports soil health and fertility.
- Versatile usage in both industrial and agricultural applications.
- Facilitates various chemical reactions in manufacturing environments.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Magnesium Sulfate?
The CAS registry number for Magnesium Sulfate is 7487-88-9. Its chemical formula is MgO4S, with a molecular weight of 120.37 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Magnesium Sulfate?
Magnesium Sulfate is also referred to as MAGNESIUM SULFATE, Magnesium sulfate anhydrous, MgSO4, Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1), Magnesiumsulfat and Magnesium sulfate (1:1). These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Magnesium Sulfate is supplied?
Magnesium Sulfate is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Magnesium Sulfate look like?
Magnesium Sulfate is described as granular white salt. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Magnesium Sulfate used for?
Common applications include agricultural fertilizers — provides essential nutrients for plant growth. Water treatment — acts as a coagulating agent to remove impurities. Soil conditioner — improves water retention and nutrient absorption. Pharmaceutical formulations — used as a component in certain medical treatments. Chemical manufacturing — serves as a reagent in various chemical reactions.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Magnesium Sulfate?
Magnesium Sulfate is supplied to the Water Treatment, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Magnesium Sulfate available in?
Packed in 50 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Magnesium Sulfate
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 24083pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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