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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2ClO3.Mg
Molecular Weight 191.207
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of MAGNESIUM CHLORATE

SMILES

[Mg++].[O-]Cl(=O)=O.[O-]Cl(=O)=O

InChI

InChIKey=NNNSKJSUQWKSAM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/2ClHO3.Mg/c2*2-1(3)4;/h2*(H,2,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2

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Molecular Formula ClO3
Molecular Weight 83.451
Charge -1
Count
MOL RATIO 2 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula Mg
Molecular Weight 24.305
Charge 2
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Magnesium chlorate (magnesium dichlorate) is a chemical compound with molecular formula Cl2MgO6. It is a powerful desiccant and defoliant (esp. for cotton, soft fruit, potato, rice and wheat). Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. At the same time this compound can be found in some lubricant eye drops as an inactive ingredient.

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Inactive ingredient
EXTREME RELIEF LUBRICANT

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Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
LD50 in rats: 6348mg/kg LD50 in rabbits: 8660mg/kg LD in mice: 5235mg/kg
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
M536P01U3N
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version