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Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, 97+%

Catalog No. AA1228836
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CAS: 7791-18-6 | Cl2H12MgO6 | 203.30 g/mol

It is utilized in the polymerase chain reactions (PCR). It is used for dust control, ice control, and road stabilization. It is employed in a variety of applications such as fertilizers, mineral supplements for animals, waste water treatment, artificial seawater, textiles, paper, fireproofing agents, cements, and fire extinguishers. Pharmaceutical preparations are used in several medicines and topical or skin related applications. It acts as a coagulant in the preparation of tofu from soy milk.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7791-18-6
Molecular Formula Cl2H12MgO6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 203.30
MDL Number MFCD00149781
InChI Key DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
IUPAC Name magnesium(2+) hexahydrate dichloride
SMILES O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-]

Specifications

Melting Point 117°C (decomposition)
Color White
Physical Form Flakes
Quantity 500 g
Assay Percent Range >98%
Solubility Information Highly soluble in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble in acetone and pyridine.
Formula Weight 203.30 (95.22anhydrous)
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Appearance White flakes
Density 1.57 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
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EINECSNumber 232-094-6
RTECSNumber OM2975000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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