Bischofite (CAS 56491-84-0) — formula Cl2Mg, molecular weight 95.21; category chemical intermediates.
Bischofite (CAS 56491-84-0) is a chemical raw material in the chemical intermediates category. Its molecular formula Cl2Mg comprises 2 Cl, 1 Mg atoms. Its molecular weight is about 95.21. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 712 °C (rapid heating), boiling point around 1,412 °C. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 56491-84-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Cl2Mg |
| Molecular Weight | 95.21 |
| Melting Point | 712 °C (rapid heating) |
| Boiling Point | 1,412 °C |
| Applications | The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys. Occurs naturally in salt lakes and brines, and sea salt contains 17% MgCl2 by weight, Source of magnesium metal, disinfectants, fire extinguishers |
| Category | Chemical Intermediates |
Documented applications: The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys. Occurs naturally in salt lakes and brines, and sea salt contains 17% MgCl2 by weight, Source of magnesium metal, disinfectants, fire extinguishers.
Bischofite is a chemical intermediate compound with CAS registry number 56491-84-0 and molecular formula Cl2Mg (molecular weight 95.21), belonging to the chemical intermediates segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 56491-84-0
Its molecular formula Cl2Mg comprises 2 Cl, 1 Mg atoms.
Also known as: Bischofite · 水氯镁石
Category: chemical intermediates
The CAS registry number of Bischofite is 56491-84-0.
Molecular formula Cl2Mg, molecular weight 95.21.
It is also registered under: Bischofite, 水氯镁石.
Recorded applications: The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys. Occurs naturally in salt lakes and brines, and sea salt contains 17% MgCl2 by weight, Source of magnesium metal, disinfectants, fire extinguishers.
Category: Chemical Intermediates.
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Independent reference data for Bischofite (CAS 56491-84-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 56491-84-0 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 5360315 |
| Molecular formula | Cl2Mg |
| IUPAC name | magnesium dichloride |
| UNII (FDA) | 59XN63C8VM |
| Molecular Weight | 95.21 |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 93.9227471 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 93.9227471 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 3 |
| Boiling Point | 1,412 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 1412 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1412 °C @760 [mm Hg] |
| Melting Point | 712 °C (rapid heating) |
| Melting Point | 714 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 54.6 g/100 g @ 20 °C |
| Density | 2.32 |
| Density | 2.3 g/cm³ |
| Density | 2.325 @25 °C |
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE; 7786-30-3; Magnesium chloride anhydrous; Magnesium dichloride; MgCl2; Anhydrous magnesium chloride; DTXSID5034690; NSC-529832; 59XN63C8VM; CHEBI:6636; Chloride, Magnesium; Fibro Flex; Cramp-Z; GZE Magnesium Oil; RefChem:6461; DTXCID3014690
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FIRMING AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Noti: FCS COLOUR_RETENTION_AGENT; FIRMING_AGENT: Food Additives COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FIRMING AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT NOT LIMITED |
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| GHS notification summary | 60.6% (969 / 1600) |
| GHS notification summary | 60.6% (969 / 1600) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H290 (27.6%), H302 (27.6%), H315 (37.6%), H318 (27.6%), H319 (11.8%), H335 (10.9%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 60.6% (969 of 1600) of all reports.
H290 (27.6%): May be corrosive to metals [Warning Corrosive to Metals]
Bischofite · CAS 56491-84-0 · Cl2Mg. UNII 59XN63C8VM. Boiling Point: 1,412 °C; Boiling Point: 1412 °C; Boiling Point: 1412 °C @760 [mm Hg].
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 水氯镁石