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    Magnesium oxide

    1. Molecular Structure

    Magnesium oxide 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Nameoxomagnesium
    Molecular FormulaMgO
    SMILESO=[Mg]

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight40.305 g/mol
    TPSA17.1 Ų
    LogPN/A
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point3,600 °C
    Melting Point2825 °C
    Density3.6 @25 °C
    SolubilityIn water, 86 mg/L at 30 °C
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Warning
    GHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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