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CAS 7791-18-6 — Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is a versatile inorganic compound, primarily used as a de-icer, dust suppressant, and in medical applications like magnesium supplementation. It also serves in industrial processes such as water treatment and as a raw material in the production of other magnesium compounds. Further documented applications include pulp and paper processing, textile manufacturing, adhesive formulations and wood preservative treatments. Magnesium chloride hexahydrate has the CAS number 7791-18-6, with the molecular formula MgCl₂·6H₂O and a molecular weight of 203.30 g/mol. It is stored at ambient temperatures and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies magnesium chloride hexahydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: Chlorure de magnesium hydrate · Cl2MgO6 · Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) hydrate (1:6) · Magnesium chloride (MgCl2), hexahydrate · Magnesium chloride--water (1/2/6) · Magnesium chloride.6H2O · Magnesium dichloride hexahydrate · magnesium dichloride--water (1/6) · magnesium(II)-chloride hexahydrate · MgCl2.6H2O · Magnesium chloride hexahydrate - ACS grade