Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialMagnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
Melting Point117°C
CAS7786-30-3
ChemAlert Storage SymbolGray
ColorWhite
Health Hazard 2WARNING!
pH5 to 6.5
CAS7791-18-6
Health Hazard 3Emergency Overview
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
NFPA
Health:2
Flammability:0
Instability:1
Recommended StorageRT
Physical FormPowder/Solid
Quantity500 g
Assay Percent Range≥99.0 %
Assay Percent Notes≥99.0%
Molecular FormulaCl2H12MgO6
MDL NumberMFCD00011106
Merck Index15, 5726
Synonymmagnesium chloride, mgcl2, magnesium 2+ ion dichloride, chloromagnesite, magnesiumchlorid, magnesium ii chloride
InChI KeyTWRXJAOTZQYOKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES[Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-]
IUPAC Namemagnesium;dichloride
Molecular Weight (g/mol)203.30
PubChem CID5360315
ChEBICHEBI:6636
Formula Weight203.31
Percent Purity≥99.0%
PackagingPoly Bottle
Decomposition Information>106°C
Unit Size