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