Magnesium

• CAT Number: R021297
• CAS Number: 7439-95-4
• Molecular Formula: Mg
• Molecular Weight: 24.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ecka Granules PK 31; Ecka Granules PK 51; Hypermagnesemia; Hypomagnesemia; Magnesium 100; Magnesium Shot; Magnesium Element; Magnesium Excess, Excess! must be the first term in the HMD. Consider index entry related to magnesium excess plant stress, h
• Storage: 2°C to 8°C
• IUPAC Name: magnesium
• InChI: InChI=1S/Mg
• InChIKey: FYYHWMGAXLPEAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Mg]

Magnesium (Cat No.: R021297) is a lightweight, silvery-white alkaline earth metal with the atomic number 12 and symbol Mg. It is the eighth most abundant element in Earth’s crust and plays a vital role in biological systems, particularly in energy metabolism and enzyme function. Magnesium is essential for human health, contributing to muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular function. Industrially, it is used in lightweight alloys, especially in aerospace and automotive applications, as well as in fireworks, flares, and as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis.