Magnesium bromide hexahydrate

• CAS: 13446-53-2
• Catalog Number: ACM13446532
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 292.21
• Molecular Formula: Br2H12MgO6
• Synonyms: Magnesium bromide
• IUPAC Name: Magnesium;dibromide;hexahydrate
• Canonical SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg+2].[Br-].[Br-]
• InChI: InChI=1S/2BrH.Mg.6H₂O/h2*1H;6*1H2/q;+2;/p-2
• InChI Key: LGLXXNHIGIJYQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Melting Point: 165 °C
• Density: 2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Application: Magnesium bromide hexahydrate is primarily utilized for its capability to act as a flame retardant and as a source of magnesium ions. This compound plays a crucial role as a co-factor for numerous enzymes, including deoxyribonuclease (DNase) and various restriction enzymes, which are essential in biochemical processes. Additionally, it serves important functions in organic synthesis by forming several addition compounds. Its occurrence in natural environments, like seawater and brines, and its hygroscopic nature further contribute to its versatility in industrial and medical applications, such as serving as a sedative and anticonvulsant in the treatment of nervous disorders.
• Storage: Hygroscopic,Room Temperature,under inert atmosphere
• Complexity: 0
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 9
• EC Number: 603-827-0
• Exact Mass: 291.88306
• Formal Charge: 0
• H-Bond Acceptor: 8
• H-Bond Donor: 6
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• Monoisotopic Mass: 289.8851
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 6 Ų