Magnesium oxide (MgO) (CED0001070)

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Creation Date2026-04-05 15:35:50 UTC
Update Date2026-04-05 15:35:50 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM104364
Identification
Common NameMagnesium oxide (MgO)
ClassSmall Molecule
Description
Magnesium oxide (MgO) is an inorganic compound with an average molecular weight of 40.30 g/mol. Magnesium oxide (MgO) belongs to the alkaline earth metal oxides, a subclass of alkaline earth metal organides within the inorganic compounds. Within the broader chemical classification, it is categorized as a mixed metal/non-metal compound. This substance is found in or released from 11 recorded sources. In the building and construction sector, it is associated with ceilings, fencing, floors, ladders, and roofs, among three other sources. Additionally, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, specifically within amplifiers, antennas, and adjustable resistors.
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaMgO
Average Molecular Mass40.304 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass39.980 g/mol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
SMILESO=[Mg]
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/Mg.O/q+2;-2
InChI KeyAXZKOIWUVFPNLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
ClassificationNot classified
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
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Physical Properties
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Experimental Properties
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Exposure Sources
Source IDSourceSectorReference
495CeilingsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
496FencingBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
497FloorsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
498LaddersBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
499RoofsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
500Stairs And RampsBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
502Sunshades Awnings Or Outside ScreensBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
503Tents Or CanopiesBuilding & ConstructionNot Available
504Adjustable ResistorsElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
505AmplifiersElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
506AntennasElectrical & Electronic EquipmentNot Available
Pathways
0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this synthetic chemical

Targets
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No targets found for this compound.
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