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Magnesium Chloride, also known as Magnesium Dichloride Hexahydrate and Dichloromagnesium hexahydrate, is often available as hexahydrate of Magnesium(2+) Chloride having the chemical formula H12Cl2MgO6 or MgCl2-6H2O. It is a hydrate, a Magnesium Halide and an inorganic Chloride. It appears as colorless to white odorless hygroscopic crystals and is readily soluble in Water, Ethanol at ambient conditions. It’s a key source of Magnesium that can be conveniently used in a variety of applications.
A USP Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). A substance that has received the USP Grade certification can be used in food, drug, or medical applications. Due to its high purity, Lab Alley’s Magnesium Chloride Powder, USP Grade is a USP Grade chemical.
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Product Information
| CAS | 7791-18-6 |
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| Synonyms | Magnesium Dichloride Hexahydrate, Dichloromagnesium hexahydrate |
| Assay | 98.0-101.0% |
| PubChem ID | 5360315 |
| Grade | ACS/USP Grade |
| Physical form | Solid powder |
| Appearance | White |
| Odor | Odorless |
| pH | 5-6.5 5% aq. solution |
| Melting point | 117 °C / 242.6 °F |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Molecular formula | MgCl2-6H2O |
| Molecular weight | 203.31 |
| Ammonium (NH4) | Max. 0.002% |
| Arsenic (As) | Reference |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Reference |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.01% |
| Heavy metals | Max. 10ppm |
| Insoluble matter | Max. 0.005% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max. 5 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | Reference |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Min 98% |
| Mercury (Hg) | Reference |
| Microbial limit | To Pass Test |
| Nitrate (NO3) | Max. 0.001% |
| Phosphate (PO4) | Max. 5 ppm |
| Sodium (Na) | Max. 0.005% |
| Sulfate (SO4) | Max. 0.005% |
