Magnesium chloride anhydrous, PurReagent, >=98.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  Cl2Mg
Molecular Weight:  95.21 g/mol
CAS Number: 7786-30-3

Properties

Water Solubility 468.7 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=98%
B pt. 1412 °C/1 atm (lit.)
M pt. 714 °C (lit.)
Density 2.32 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 98020000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Preparation of magnesium-containing solutions and buffers. Pharmaceutical and nutritional supplements. Food processing and tofu production. De-icing and dust control on roads. Water treatment and wastewater processing. Laboratory and analytical chemistry. Textile paper and construction industries. Chemical manufacturing and metal processing.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to provide magnesium in chemical industrial pharmaceutical and nutritional applications as well as to act as a de-icing and processing agent.

General Description
It is a highly water-soluble compound with the chemical formula MgCl2. It naturally occurs in seawater and mineral deposits and is available in both anhydrous and hydrated forms. Magnesium chloride is valued for its stability hygroscopic nature and source of magnesium ions.