Basic Information
ID DDInter1118
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula H2MgO2
Molecular Weight 58.320
CAS Number 1309-42-8
Description Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound. It is naturally found as the mineral brucite. Magnesium hydroxide can be used as an antacid or a laxative in either an oral liquid suspension or chewable tablet form. Additionally, magnesium hydroxide has smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties and is thus used commercially as a fire retardant. It can also be used topically as a deodorant or for the relief of canker sores (aphthous ulcers).
ATC Classification G04BX01 A02AA04
IUPAC Name magnesium(2+) dihydroxide
InChI VTHJTEIRLNZDEV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Canonical SMILES [OH-].[OH-].[Mg++]
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