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Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, ACS, 99.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 3622636
Description
Utilized in the polymerase chain reactions (PCR). Used for dust control, ice control, and road stabilization. Employed in a variety of applications such as fertilizer, mineral supplement for animals, waste water treatment, artificial seawater, textiles, paper, fireproofing agents, cements, and fire extinguishers. Used in several medicines and topical or skin related applications. Acts as a coagulant in the preparation of tofu from soy milk. Acts as an anesthetic for cephalopods.
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.
Specifications
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate | |
For analysis ACS | |
White | |
500 g | |
Cl2H12MgO6 | |
14,5662 | |
DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
magnesium(2+) hexahydrate dichloride | |
203.30 (95.22 Anhydrous) | |
ACS | |
Hygroscopic |
117°C (decomposition) | |
7791-18-6 | |
Crystals | |
99.0 to 102.0% | |
MFCD00149781 | |
Highly soluble in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble in acetone and pyridine. | |
O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-] | |
203.30 | |
99.0 to 102.0% | |
Odorless | |
1.570 g/mL |
Chemical Identifiers
7791-18-6 | |
203.30 | |
DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg++].[Cl-].[Cl-] |
Cl2H12MgO6 | |
MFCD00149781 | |
magnesium(2+) hexahydrate dichloride |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 232-094-6
RTECSNumber : OM2975000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only