Magnesium bromide

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Magnesium bromide
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

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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