Magnesium carbonate
USP/1374226 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Magnesium carbonate hydrate
CAS Number: 23389-33-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CMgO3 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 84.31 (anhydrous basis)
MDL Number: MFCD00151022
Linear Formula: MgCO3 · x H2O
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | magnesium carbonate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/CH2O3.Mg.H2O/c2-1(3)4; |
| InChI key | OUHCLAKJJGMPSW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | O.[Mg++].[O-]C([O-])=O |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Magnesium carbonate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Calcium Citrate • Alumina and Magnesium Trisilicate Tablets |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

