Magnesium acetate

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• chemical industry
• Biologically

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Magnesium acetate is in two anhydrous forms whit the chemical formula Mg(C2H3O2)2 and in hydrated form, (magnesium acetate tetrahydrate), with Mg(CH3COO)2 • 4H2O.

This product is in the form of wet white crystals and has a smell similar to acetic acid and is soluble in water. Magnesium acetate is commonly used as a source of magnesium in biological reactions.

It is also used as a source of magnesium or acetate ions in chemistry experiments. One of the most common uses of magnesium acetate is in a mixture called calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) as an environmentally friendly alternative to NaCl and CaCl2.

​​​​​​​Magnesium acetate causes a structural change in Escherichia coli enzyme. Among other things, the use of this product when mixed with hydrogen peroxide acts as a bactericide.

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Scope of application

chemistry and biotechnology                                                                                                                   

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