Magnesium bromide
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| Magnesium bromide | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [7789-48-2] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | MgBr2 |
| Molar mass | 184.113 g/mol |
| Appearance | white crystals very deliquescent |
| Density | 2 g/cm3, Solid Hydrate; 3.72 g/cm3, Anhydrous Solid |
| Melting point |
700°C |
| Boiling point |
decomposes |
| Solubility in water | 77% |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Magnesium bromide (MgBr2) is a chemical compound of magnesium and bromine that is white and very deliquescent. It is often used as a mild sedative.
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