1.01872

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

crystalline, Ph. Eur., JPC, USP, FCC, E 511

• Synonym(s): Magnesium dichloride
• Linear Formula: MgCl₂ · 6H₂O
• CAS Number: 7791-18-6
• Molecular Weight: 203.30
• MDL number: MFCD00149781
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• E Number: E511
• EC Index Number: 232-094-6

Properties

• Agency: JPC; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 500
• reg. compliance: FCC
• form: crystalline; solid
• pH: 4.5-7.0 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 117 °C (decomposition)
• application(s): liquid formulation; pharmaceutical; solid formulation
• storage temp.: 15-25°C
• SMILES string: O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Mg]Cl
• InChI: 1S/2ClH.Mg.6H2O/h2*1H;;6*1H2/q;;+2;;;;;;/p-2
• InChI key: DHRRIBDTHFBPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Description

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production. Our SAFC^® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Magnesium chloride is a mineral salt which is used for a broad range of applications in pharmaceutical and food industry. In pharmaceutical formulations it is e.g. used as tonicity agent, and can serve as a strengthening agent and flavor enhancer for food and beverage.

Legal Information

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable