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Magnesium chloride, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
For Use As a Catalyst, Flocculating Agent, Various Magnesium Cements
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 012315A1
Description
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.
Hygroscopic; May contain trace amount of Zr as black insoluble particlesSpecifications
Magnesium Chloride, Anhydrous | |
7786-30-3 | |
Crystals | |
99% | |
MFCD00011106 | |
Highly soluble in water with evolution of heat. Slightly soluble in acetone and pyridine. | |
[Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-] | |
95.21 | |
CHEBI:6636 | |
Odorless | |
White to yellow crystals |
714°C | |
White to Yellow | |
1 kg | |
Cl2Mg | |
magnesium chloride, magnesium chloride anhydrous, mgcl2, magnesium chloride, anhydrous, magnesium 2+ ion dichloride, chloromagnesite, magnesiumchlorid, magnesium ii chloride | |
TWRXJAOTZQYOKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
magnesium(2+) dichloride | |
5360315 | |
95.22 | |
Hygroscopic | |
2.32 g/cm3 at 20°C |
Chemical Identifiers
7786-30-3 | |
95.21 | |
TWRXJAOTZQYOKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
5360315 | |
[Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-] |
Cl2Mg | |
MFCD00011106 | |
magnesium chloride, magnesium chloride anhydrous, mgcl2, magnesium chloride, anhydrous, magnesium 2+ ion dichloride, chloromagnesite, magnesiumchlorid, magnesium ii chloride | |
CHEBI:6636 |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 232-094-6
RTECSNumber : OM2800000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only