Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

• CAS: 7791-18-6
• Catalog Number: ACM7791186
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 203.30
• Molecular Formula: H12Cl2MgO6
• Synonyms: Magnesium chloride hexahydrate; chlorurede magnesium hydrate; MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 6H₂O
• IUPAC Name: magnesium; dichloride; hexahydrate
• SMILES: [Mg+2].[Cl-].[Cl-].O.O.O.O.O.O
• InChI: InChI=1S/2ClH.Mg.6H₂O/h2*1H;;6*1H2/q;;+2;;;;;;/p-2
• InChI Key: DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Boiling Point: 1412ºC
• Melting Point: 117ºC
• Density: 1.569
• Appearance: white to brown flake or granular crystal
• Application: Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate serves a multifaceted purpose across various industries due to its unique properties. Primarily, it acts as a vital mineral supplement, effectively preventing and treating low magnesium levels in the bloodstream, thereby supporting numerous bodily functions and addressing health concerns related to type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and migraines. Its high solubility makes it a preferred ingredient in pharmaceutical formulations, enhancing the efficacy of medications and nutritional supplements. Beyond health and medicine, Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate finds application in food and beverage production as a firming agent, nutrient supplement, and flavor enhancer, contributing to the overall quality of the products. It is also integral to cosmetic and skincare formulations, where it supports skin health by enhancing nutrient absorption and acting as a cleanser and purifier. In industrial contexts, it is used in the manufacture of fireproofing agents, cement, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Additionally, this compound is explored as a promising material for heat and thermal storage, demonstrating its versatility and importance in both consumer and industrial domains.
• Complexity: 0
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 9
• EC Number: 232-094-6
• Exact Mass: 201.9861
• Formal Charge: 0
• Hazard Statements: Xi: Irritant
• H-Bond Acceptor: 8
• H-Bond Donor: 6
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• MDL Number: MFCD00149781
• Monoisotopic Mass: 201.9861
• Physical State: White Hygroscopic Crystals
• PubChem ID: 24644
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Safety Description: S24/25
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.
• UNII: 02F3473H9O
• WGK Germany: 1