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Magnesium chloride, ultra dry, 99.99% (metals basis)

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Description

CAS: 7786-30-3 | Cl2Mg | 95.21 g/mol

Magnesium chloride is generally used as a Lewis acid catalyst. It is used as a flocculating agent, analytical reagent, anesthetic for cephalopods, and also in various magnesium cements, and ceramics. It is used for dust control, and road stabilization. It is used in fire extinguishers, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and hydrogen storage. It is a precursor for magnesium metal and other magnesium compounds.

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.

  • Ampouled under argon
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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
SMILES [Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-]

Specifications

Melting Point 714°C
Color White to Yellow
Physical Form Beads
Quantity 10 g
Linear Formula MgCl2
Merck Index 14,5662
Solubility Information Highly soluble in water with evolution of heat. Slightly soluble in acetone and pyridine.
IUPAC Name magnesium(2+) dichloride
Formula Weight 95.22
Percent Purity 99.99%
Odor Odorless
Packaging Ampule
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 2.32 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Magnesium chloride, Ultra dry
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 232-094-6
RTECSNumber OM2800000
TSCA Yes
storageNote1
  • Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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