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Inorganic Salts

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate Molecular Biology

RA003147 CAS 7791-18-6 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA003147
CAS number
7791-18-6
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
MgCl2.6H2O
Molecular weight
203.30

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 118 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.59 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder — —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.002 % % —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0001 % % —
Barium (Ba) Max 0.002 % % —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % % —
Potassium (K) Max 0.001 % % —
Manganese (Mn) Max 0.0005 % % —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.001 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005 % % —
Assay Min 99.5 % % titration
Melting point Approx. 116 °C °C —
pH (20 °C) 5.0 - 6.5 — —
Solubility in water (20 °C) Approx. 1670 g/L g/L —
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases Not detectable — —
Water 51 - 55 % % KF
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.002 % % —
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.0005 % % —

5 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA003147-PK-500G