magnesium sulphate

Magnesium Sulfate A small colorless crystal used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It causes direct inhibition of action potentials in myometrial muscle cells. Excitation and contraction are uncoupled, which decreases the frequency and force of contractions. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1083)

[1. active ingredient of most natural laxative waters; used as a promptly acting cathartic in certain poisonings, in the treatment of increased intracranial pressure and edema, as an anticonvulsant in eclampsia (when administered intravenously), in the treatment of some dysthymias and of refractory asthma, and as an antiinflammatory (when applied locally).

Molecular Formula: MgO₄S

InChI: InChI=1/Mg.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2/fMg.O4S/qm;-2

InChIKey: InChIKey=CSNNHWWHGAXBCP-QFTQQKCJCF
SMILES: [Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

CAS number 7487-88-9

Names:
    CHEBI:32599
    Magnesiumsulfat
    Magnesium sulfate anhydrous
    MAGNESIUM SULFATE
    magnesium sulfate
    magnesium sulfate anhydrous
    magnesium sulfate
    Magnesium sulphate
    magnesium sulphate
    Magnesium(II) sulfate
    magnesium(II) sulfate
    MgSO4
    7487-88-9

Registries:
    PubChem CID 522565
    CAS 7487-88-9 (from NIST)
    ChEBI 32599
    PubChem ID 10318919