Magnesium chloride, ultra dry, 99.9% (metals basis)

Description

Widely used as a source of magnesium ion, co-factor for many enzymes, for dust control and road stabilization. Also used in wastewater treatment, wallboard, artificial seawater, feed supplement, textiles, paper, fireproofing agents, cements and refrigeration brine. | CAS: 7786-30-3 | Cl2Mg | 95.21 g/mol

It is widely used as a source of magnesium ion, co-factor for many enzymes, for dust control and road stabilization. Also used in wastewater treatment, wallboard, artificial seawater, feed supplement, textiles, paper, fireproofing agents, cements and refrigeration brine. It is an important coagulant, an elution buffer for antibody affinity column purifications.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7786-30-3
• Molecular Formula: Cl2Mg
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 95.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00011106
• InChI Key: TWRXJAOTZQYOKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: magnesium chloride, magnesium chloride anhydrous, mgcl2, magnesium chloride, anhydrous, magnesium 2+ ion dichloride, chloromagnesite, magnesiumchlorid, magnesium ii chloride
• PubChem CID: 5360315
• ChEBI: CHEBI:6636
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;dichloride
• SMILES: [Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-]

• Melting Point: 714°C
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol,ethanol and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 95.22
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.32 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium chloride, ultra dry

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	232-094-6
RTECSNumber	OM2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only