Magnesium Chloride Anhydrous CAS 7786-30-3

Nutritional Supplements 2025-03-11

Category Details
Chemical Formula MgCl₂
CAS Number 7786-30-3
Molecular Weight 95.21 g/mol
Appearance White or colorless powder or hexagonal crystals
Solubility Soluble in water and ethanol; aqueous solution neutral
Safety Non-toxic; decomposes at 240°C
Key Uses Nutritional supplement, biochemical reagent, industrial additive
Market Applications Chemicals, food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals
Safety Instructions S26 (eye rinse), S37/39 (gloves/goggles); R36/37/38 (irritant)
Production Synthesized via chemical processes
Storage Cool, dry place away from light; 2-8°C recommended

Description

The pure magnesium chloride is colorless monoclinic crystal, and the industrial product is usually yellowish brown and has a bitter taste. It is easy to absorb moisture and loses 2 molecules of crystal water when it is dissolved in water at 100 °C. The aqueous solution is neutral at room temperature.

Application

(1) Curing agent; nutritional fortifier; flavoring agent; solubilizer for Japanese sake, etc.; water remover; tissue improver

(2) Wheat flour treatment agent; dough quality improver; oxidant; canned fish modifier; malt saccharification treatment agent.