5659. Magnesium Bromide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7789-48-2
Br2Mg; mol wt 184.11.
Br 86.80%, Mg 13.20%.
MgBr2.

Derivative

Hexahydrate.

Properties

Colorless, very deliquesc crystals or white granules; bitter taste. mp about 165° with decompn. Sol in 0.3 part water; sol in alcohol. The aq soln is neutral. Keep well closed.

Use

In organic syntheses.

Therapeutic Category

Sedative, anticonvulsant.

Keywords

Anticonvulsant; Sedative/Hypnotic; Bromides