Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate

What is Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate? It is a chemical compound with the molecular formula Mg(CH₃COO)2·4H₂O. It is a white, crystalline solid that contains magnesium ions and acetate ions, along with four water molecules in its structure. This compound is often used in various industrial applications, including as a de-icer for roads and sidewalks due to its ability to lower the freezing point of water.

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Frequent Uses

Deicer
One of the more prevalent uses of magnesium acetate is in the mixture called calcium magnesium acetate (CMA). It is a mixture of calcium acetate and magnesium acetate. CMA is thought of as an environmentally friendly alternative deicer to NaCl and CaCl₂. CMA also acts as a powerful SO₂, NOx, and toxic particulate emission control agent in coal combustion processes to reduce acid rain, and as an effective catalyst for the facilitation of coal combustion.

Enzyme Reasearch
It has been found to cause a conformational change in Escherichia coli enzyme Primase. In this experiment Mg(OAc)2, MnCl2, CaCl2, NaOAc, LiCl, MgSO4 and MgCl2 were all compared to see what effect they had on the Escherichia coli enzyme Primase. The experimenters found that Mg(OAc)2 caused the best conformational change. MgSO4 and MgCl2 induced the effect slightly while the rest did not.

Analytical Chemistry
Shown to be effective at ashing organic compounds in preparation for a fluorine analysis when high or low concentrations of fluorine are present.

De-icing

Laboratory Reagent

Catalyst

Assay: 98%
M.F.: (CH₃COO)₂Mg · 4H2O
M.W.: 214.45 

Cas Number: 16674-78-5

Einecs Number: 205-554-9

Hazard Phrases: H0001