Magnesium bromide

• CAS: 7789-48-2
• Catalog Number: ACM7789482
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 184.11g/mol
• Molecular Formula: Br2Mg
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;dibromide
• Canonical SMILES: [Mg+2].[Br-].[Br-]
• InChI: InChI=1S/2BrH.Mg/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
• InChI Key: OTCKOJUMXQWKQG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Melting Point: 711°C
• Density: 3.72
• Appearance: White crystals
• Application: Magnesium bromide serves several important purposes across different fields. It exists in two forms: anhydrous and hexahydrate. The anhydrous form appears as white hygroscopic crystals, while the hexahydrate form presents as colorless monoclinic crystals. Widely found in seawater, brines, and salt deposits, magnesium bromide plays a critical role as an electrolyte component in certain dry cells. In medicine, it acts as a sedative and anticonvulsant for treating nervous disorders. Furthermore, it is pivotal in organic synthesis, aiding in the formation of various addition compounds. The hexahydrate form, specifically, is utilized as a flame retardant and serves as a source of magnesium ions. It also functions as a co-factor for numerous enzymes, including deoxyribonuclease (DNase) and various restriction enzymes, highlighting its versatility and essential applications in both industrial and biological contexts.
• Assay: 0.98
• Complexity: 0
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
• EC Number: 232-170-9
• Exact Mass: 183.81967g/mol
• Formal Charge: 0
• H-Bond Acceptor: 2
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 181.82172g/mol
• Packaging: 1 kg
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
• Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
• UNII: 2VC6P60SLN