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Magnesium chloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

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Linear Formula:
MgCl2 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
7791-18-6
Molecular Weight:
203.30
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329750306
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
MFCD00149781

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InChI

1S/2ClH.Mg.6H2O/h2*1H;;6*1H2/q;;+2;;;;;;/p-2

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Mg]Cl

InChI key

DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

magnesium chloride

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Magnesium chloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Protocols

Determination of Water Content in Magnesium chloride Using Karl Fischer Titration

Accurately measure the moisture content in Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) through Karl Fischer titration, using both Volumetric and Coulometric methods.

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