CAS RN: 7786-30-3;14989-29-8

EINECS: 232-094-6

Molecular formula: MgCl₂

Molecular weight: 95.21

Appearance: Pure product is colorless monoclinic crystal. Industrial products are usually yellow-brown. It has a bitter and salty taste.

Use: Used in the manufacture of magnesium metal, disinfectant, fire extinguishing agent, frozen brine, ceramics, and used for filling fabrics, papermaking, etc .; curing agents; nutrition enhancers; flavoring agents (with magnesium sulfate, common salt, calcium hydrogen phosphate, calcium sulfate, etc (Combined); fermenting aids such as Japanese sake; water-removing agents (used in fish cakes, the amount of 0.05% to 0.1%); tissue modifiers (combined with polyphosphates, as elasticity enhancers of surimi products) Due to strong bitterness, the commonly used amount is less than 0.1%.

Structural formula: