Blueberry

Description

Blueberry powder · CAS 1909-42-8 · H2MgO2. UNII NBZ3QY004S. Melting Point: 350 °C (decomposes); Melting Point: 350 °C; Density: 2.36 g/mL.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	1909-42-8
PubChem CID	73981
Molecular formula	H2MgO2
IUPAC name	magnesium dihydroxide
UNII (FDA)	NBZ3QY004S

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	58.320
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	57.9905210
Monoisotopic Mass	57.9905210
Topological Polar Surface Area	2
Heavy Atom Count	3
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	350 °C (decomposes)
Melting Point	350 °C
Density	2.36 g/mL
Density	2.36 @25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• CBI; Large Crystals; Other Solid; Wet Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid
• Odourless, white bulky powder
• White odorless solid; [Hawley] Colorless or white solid; Hygroscopic in powdered form; [CHEMINFO] White odorless powder; [MSDSonline] Practically insoluble in water; [JECFA]
• Amorphous powder
• White, hexagonal crystals
• Granules

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS ACIDITY_REGULATOR; COLOUR_RETENTION_AGENT: Food Additives COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, PROCESSING AID NOT LIMITED NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/16

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Magnesium Hydroxide
• Metal Preparation and Pouring [Category: Foundry]
• Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]
• Sewer and Wastewater Treatment [Category: Industry]
• Ceramics making [Category: Hobbies]
• CHEM INT FOR DEAD-BURNED & CAUSTIC-BURNED MAGNESIA, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE & MAGNESIUM CARBONATE; RAW MATERIAL FOR MAGNESIUM METAL; INGREDIENT IN TOOTHPASTE; NEUTRALIZATION OF ACIDS IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY; ... CLARIFIER IN SUGAR REFINING

Synonyms

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; 1309-42-8; Milk of magnesia; Magnesium dihydroxide; Magnesium hydrate; Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2); Magnesium(II) hydroxide; Phillips magnesia tablets; Magnesium (as hydroxide); Magnesii hydroxidum; INS NO.528; DTXSID4049662; Phillips milk of magnesia liquid; INS-528; NBZ3QY004S; CHEBI:6637

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Blueberry powder?

CAS 1909-42-8; molecular formula H2MgO2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Blueberry powder known by?

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, 1309-42-8, Milk of magnesia, Magnesium dihydroxide, Magnesium hydrate, Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2).

What is the regulatory status of Blueberry powder?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, ; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; ACIDITY_REGULATOR; COLOUR_RETENTION_AGENT: Food Additives.

What are the key physical properties of Blueberry powder?

Melting Point: 350 °C (decomposes); Melting Point: 350 °C; Density: 2.36 g/mL; Density: 2.36 @25 °C.

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