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Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

CAS Number: 7791-18-6

Molecular Formula: MgCl2.6H2O

About Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate (CAS 7791-18-6) is increasingly prioritized by municipal procurement programs across the United States as a high-performance, eco-friendly de-icing alternative, driving significant growth for any bulk chemical supplier capable of providing 98% industrial grade purity for infrastructure ma...

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate Specifications

CAS Number
7791-18-6
Molecular Formula
MgCl2.6H2O
Molecular Weight
203.30 g/mol
IUPAC Name
Magnesium dichloride hexahydrate
Canonical SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg+2].[Cl-].[Cl-]
InChI Key
DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
PubChem CID
24644
Molecular Weight
203.30 g/mol
Physical appearance
Colorless to white, crystalline salt; white to almost white powder to crystal; deliquescent white, crystalline solid in prilled form

De-icing and Dust Control Agent

A high-performance inorganic salt used for low-temperature de-icing of roads and highways and as a hygroscopic dust suppressant for soil stabilization

Water Treatment Coagulant

A versatile chemical used in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment to remove impurities, neutralize acidic pollutants, and facilitate flocculation

Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Ingredient

An essential electrolyte and magnesium source used in the synthesis of supplements, IV fluids, and medicinal preparations to treat magnesium deficiencies

Food Industry Coagulant

A food-grade additive, often referred to as nigari, primarily utilized as a protein coagulant in the production of tofu and as a nutrient supplement in organic food processing

Chemical Synthesis Precursor

A fundamental building block used in the manufacturing of metallic magnesium, magnesium-based catalysts like Ziegler-Natta, and specialized layered double hydroxides (LDHs) for research and industrial applications.

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25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

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3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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