MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (CHEM006357)

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Record Information
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Creation Date2016-05-19 02:12:47 UTC
Update Date2026-05-14 19:02:34 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM006357
Identification
Common NameMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE belongs to the alkaline earth metal hydroxides, a subclass of alkaline earth metal oxoanionic compounds within the inorganic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula H2MgO2 and an average molecular weight of 58.32 g/mol. It is further classified as a mixed metal/non-metal compound. In industrial contexts, magnesium hydroxide serves a wide variety of roles and uses. It is employed as a pH regulating agent, absorbent, flame retardant, binder, and filler. Additionally, it functions as a conductive agent, drier, dye, and flavouring and nutrient, as well as serving as processing aids not otherwise specified. The compound is found in or released from eleven recorded sources. Within the building and construction sector, it is present in ceilings, fencing, floors, roofs, stairs and ramps, and three other sources. In the realm of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is used in urologicals and drugs for acid related disorders. It is also found in antennas within electrical and electronic equipment. Recorded exposure routes for the substance include oral and topical administration.
Contaminant Sources
  • EAFUS Chemicals
  • FooDB Chemicals
  • HPV EPA Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Magnesium hydrateChEBI
MagnesiumhydroxidChEBI
MG(OH)2ChEBI
Milk OF magnesiaChEBI
MilmagKegg
Mint-O-magKegg
Magnesium hydric acidGenerator
Chemical FormulaH2MgO2
Average Molecular Mass58.320 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass57.991 g/mol
CAS Registry Number1309-42-8
IUPAC Namemagnesium(2+) dihydroxide
Traditional Namemagnesium(2+) ion dihydroxide
SMILES[OH-].[OH-].[Mg++]
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/Mg.2H2O/h;2*1H2/q+2;;/p-2
InChI KeyVTHJTEIRLNZDEV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as alkaline earth metal hydroxides. These are inorganic compounds in which the largest oxoanion is hydroxide, and in which the heaviest atom not in an oxoanion is an alkaline earth metal.
KingdomInorganic compounds
Super ClassMixed metal/non-metal compounds
ClassAlkaline earth metal oxoanionic compounds
Sub ClassAlkaline earth metal hydroxides
Direct ParentAlkaline earth metal hydroxides
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Alkaline earth metal hydroxide
  • Inorganic hydride
  • Inorganic oxide
  • Inorganic salt
Molecular FrameworkNot Available
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
Pathways
NameSMPDB LinkKEGG Link
Magnesium hydroxide Drug Metabolism Action PathwaySMP0144313 Not Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP-0.57ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Acidic)15.7ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-1.8ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area0 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count0ChemAxon
Refractivity0 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability1.78 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
SpectraNot Available
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
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DrugBank IDDB09104
HMDB IDHMDB0032435
FooDB IDFDB013291
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkMagnesium_Hydroxide
Chemspider IDNot Available
ChEBI ID6637
PubChem Compound ID14791
Kegg Compound IDC07876
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=25310742