7791-18-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
• Synonyms: Magnesiumchloride, hexahydrate (8CI);Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) hydrate (1:6);Magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl2.6H2O);Magnesium chloride hydrate(MgCl2.6H2O);Magnesium dichloride hexahydrate;Magnesium(II) chloridehexahydrate;Magnesium chloride;Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
• CAS NO: 7791-18-6
• Molecular Formula: Cl2H12MgO6
• Molecular Weight: 203.30268
• EINECS: 232-094-6
• Mol File: 7791-18-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 117℃
• Boiling Point: 1412oC
• Appearance: white to brown flake or granular crystal
• Density: 1.569 g/cm³
• Water Solubility: 2350 g/L (20℃)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Magnesium chloride hexahydrate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Magnesium chloride hexahydrate(7791-18-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Magnesium chloride hexahydrate(7791-18-6)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: S24/25:
• Hazardous Substances Data: 7791-18-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is a crystalline compound composed of magnesium and chlorine, with six water molecules attached to each magnesium chloride molecule. It is commonly used as a source of magnesium for various industrial and medical applications, as well as a de-icing agent for roads and walkways. In medical settings, it can be administered orally or intravenously to treat magnesium deficiency, or topically as a remedy for dry skin and other dermatological conditions. In industrial processes, it is used as a catalyst, drying agent, and as an ingredient in the production of various chemicals. Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is also used in agriculture as a supplement to improve soil quality and promote plant growth.

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