Name | Magnesium ethoxide |
Synonyms | Magnesium ethoxide MAGNESIUM ETHOXIDE magnesium ethylate MAGNESIUM ETHYLATE magnesium ethanolate MAGNESIUM DIETHOXIDE M**Magnesium ethylate Ethanol,magnesiumsalt magnesium diethanolate MAGNESIUM ETHOXIDE MG(C2H5O)2 |
CAS | 2414-98-4 |
EINECS | 219-323-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C17H20N2O2S.Mg/c1-3-20-15-9-5-13(6-10-15)18-17(22)19-14-7-11-16(12-8-14)21-4-2;/h5-12H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H2,18,19,22);/q;+2 |
InChIKey | XDKQUSKHRIUJEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H10MgO2 |
Molar Mass | 114.43 |
Density | 1,01 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 270°C |
Flash Point | >43°C |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
Appearance | Powder |
Specific Gravity | 1.01 |
Color | White to slightly gray |
BRN | 3678841 |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Stability | Stable, but reacts violently with water. Highly flammable. Incompatible with water, moisture and moist air, strong acids, oxidizing agents. |
Sensitive | Air & Moisture Sensitive |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R14 - Reacts violently with water R36 - Irritating to the eyes |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) |
UN IDs | UN 3181 4.1/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10-21 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2905 19 00 |
Hazard Class | 4.2 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 3160 mg/kg |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | Used as a catalyst carrier for olefin polymerization, used for the polymerization of polypropylene, high-density polyethylene and low-density polyethylene; raw material for precision ceramics. Mainly used in pharmaceutical industry and organic synthesis. |
spontaneous combustion temperature | 70°C |