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

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

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
• SMILES: [Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-]

• Melting Point: 714°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 250 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;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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only