Skip to content
Laboratory & industrial chemicalsQuotations, SDS and COA on request
Chemical SuppliersLab & industrial chemicalsRequest a quote
Magnesium Carbonate, Lab Grade — representative laboratory stock photo, not the actual product or supplied packaging

Inorganic & other salts

Magnesium Carbonate, Lab Grade

Also Known as Magnesite and Magnesia Alba

Article code
MACAGL
CAS
56378-72-4
Grade
Lab Grade
Purity
40.0 - 43.5% (Calculated as MgO)
Category
Inorganic & other salts
Request a quoteRequest SDS / COA

Specification and availability are confirmed by Chemical Suppliers when you inquire. Product details are attached to your request automatically.

Properties

Article / SKU
MACAGL
CAS
56378-72-4
Synonyms
Magnesium Carbonate Basic Pentahydrate, Magnesium Hydroxycarbonate Pentahydrate, Carbonic Acid
Assay
40.0 - 43.5% (Calculated as MgO)
Grade
Lab Grade
Appearance
A light white or almost white bulky powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular formula
3MgCO 3 ·Mg(OH)2·5H 2 O
Molecular weight
485.47 g/mol
Arsenic (As)
Max 3 ppm
Autoship Available
Yes
Calcium (Ca)
Max 0.45% (USP)
Heavy metals
Max 0.003%
Iron (Fe)
Max 200 ppm
Lead (Pb)
Max 10 ppm
Pillar
Essential

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
1lbMACAGL-1LB
500gMACAGL-500G
1kgMACAGL-1KG
2.5kgMACAGL-2.5KG
12.5kgMACAGL-12.5KG
50lbMACAGL-50LB
25kgMACAGL-25KG

Packaging options

  • 1lb
  • 500g
  • 1kg
  • 2.5kg
  • 12.5kg
  • 50lb
  • 25kg

Details

About Magnesium Carbonate, Lab Grade

Magnesium Carbonate, also known as Magnesium Carbonate Basic Pentahydrate, Magnesium Hydroxycarbonate Pentahydrate, Magnesium Hydroxy Carbonate Pentahydrate, and Carbonic Acid, is often available as basic pentahydrate of Magnesium(2+) Carbonate having the chemical formula C 4 H 12 Mg 5 O 19 or (MgCo 3 ) 4 -Mg(OH) 2 -5H 2 O. It appears as white odorless air/moisture sensitive powder and is insoluble in water at ambient conditions. Upon heating, it may release Carbon Oxides or other toxic vapors as the decomposition products. It’s a key source of Magnesium that can easily be converted to other Magnesium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination). Lab grade chemicals possess reasonable purity but do not comply with any official standard for quality or purity like the ACS Grade, the USP Grade, or the FCC Grade. The Lab Grade is also known as Laboratory Reagent (LR) and Chemically Pure (CP). Magnesium Carbonate, Lab Grade is recommended for educational institutes, research labs, and commercial applications.

Magnesium Carbonate, also known as Magnesium Carbonate Basic Pentahydrate, Magnesium Hydroxycarbonate Pentahydrate, and Carbonic Acid, is often available as basic pentahydrate of Magnesium(2+) Carbonate having the chemical formula C 4 H 12 Mg 5 O 19 or (MgCo 3 ) 4 -Mg(OH) 2 -5H 2 O. It appears as white odorless air/moisture sensitive powder and is insoluble in water at ambient conditions. Upon heating, it may release Carbon Oxides or other toxic vapors as the decomposition products. It’s a key source of Magnesium that can easily be converted to other Magnesium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination).

Lab grade chemicals possess reasonable purity but do not comply with any official standard for quality or purity like the ACS Grade, the USP Grade, or the FCC Grade. The Lab Grade is also known as Laboratory Reagent (LR) and Chemically Pure (CP). Magnesium Carbonate, Lab Grade is recommended for educational institutes, research labs, and commercial applications.

Common Uses and Applications

Personal Care and Cosmetics

Competitive pricing and well-stocked US-based inventory.

Fast 1-2 business days shipping, including hazmat transport.

Exceptional customer service and chemical technical support.

Delivery on budget, on time, every time.

Related catalog entries