Carnallite
Also known as Karnallit, magnesium, potassium, trichloride, hexahydrate, Magnesium potassium chloride--water (1/1/3/6)
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 1318-27-0
- Formula
- H12Cl3KMgO6
- Molar mass
- 277.85 g/mol
- EC number
- 603-523-8
- HS code
- 284290
- Category
- Chlorides and other halides
What is Carnallite?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Carnallite is a chemical substance with the molecular formula H12Cl3KMgO6 and a molar mass of 277.85 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 1318-27-0. The IUPAC name is magnesium, potassium, trichloride, hexahydrate.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- magnesium, potassium, trichloride, hexahydrate
- CAS number
- 1318-27-0 CAS number cross-checked
- EC numbers
- 603-523-8, 928-239-4
- Molecular formula
- H12Cl3KMgO6
- INCI name
- CARNALLITE
- InChIKey
- PALNZFJYSCMLBK-UHFFFAOYSA-K
- InChI
- InChI=1S/3ClH.K.Mg.6H2O/h3*1H;;;6*1H2/q;;;+1;+2;;;;;;/p-3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg+2].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[K+]
Synonyms
- Karnallit
- magnesium, potassium, trichloride, hexahydrate
- Magnesium potassium chloride--water (1/1/3/6)
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 277.85 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 275.9187 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -17.31calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 189 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 11calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Components | 11calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name CARNALLITE(deodorant, exfoliating, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous)
Cosmetic functions
- Deodorant
- Exfoliating
- Skin conditioning - humectant
- Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Carnallite is traded under.
Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, other than double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates…
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Carnallite is indicative (it is known at chapter level only). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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