| Formula / Notation | MgCl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7786-30-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 95.21 |
| Melting Point | 712 °C (rapid heating) |
| Boiling Point | 1,412 °C |
| Density | 2.32 |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Liquid; Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals |
| Also Known As | magnesium dichloride; 7786-30-3; Magnesium dichloride; Magnesium chloride anhydrous; MgCl2; Anhydrous magnesium chloride; DTXSID5034690; NSC-529832; 59XN63C8VM; CHEBI:6636 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Magnesium chloride?
Magnesium dichloride is a magnesium salt comprising of two chlorine atoms bound to a magnesium atom. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is an inorganic magnesium salt, an inorganic chloride and a magnesium halide.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: magnesium dichloride
Other Names / Synonyms: magnesium dichloride; 7786-30-3; Magnesium dichloride; Magnesium chloride anhydrous; MgCl2; Anhydrous magnesium chloride; DTXSID5034690; NSC-529832; 59XN63C8VM; CHEBI:6636
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 712 °C (rapid heating) |
| Boiling Point | 1,412 °C |
| Density | 2.32 |
| Molecular Weight | 95.21 |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Liquid; Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnesium dichloride is a magnesium salt comprising of two chlorine atoms bound to a magnesium atom. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is an inorganic magnesium salt, an inorganic chloride and a magnesium halide.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Magnesium chloride is: MgCl2