Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate

Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate (CAS 16674-78-5) is a magnesium salt of acetic acid in its stable, water-bearing crystalline form.

Where is Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate used?

• Pharmaceutical and topical preparations: pH-buffering excipient
• Biotechnology and molecular biology: enzyme reaction buffers and nucleic acid precipitation protocols
• Personal care: moisture retention and pH stabilisation in skin-conditioning formulations
• Food and dietary supplements: magnesium source and acidity regulator
• It functions as a buffering agent, humectant, and process catalyst.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging ranges from laboratory quantities to bulk industrial supply