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Molecular formula

CdCl2

3 compounds have this formula on CompoundList.

Molar mass
183.31g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
183.8411Da
Atoms
3
Elements
2

The formula CdCl2 describes a molecule made of 1 cadmium atom and 2 chlorine atoms. It is written in Hill notation: with no carbon present, every element is listed in alphabetical order. The formula tells you which atoms are present, not how they are connected, which is why several different chemicals can share it.

Elemental composition

  • Cd Cadmium × 161.32%
    112.41 × 1 = 112.410 g/mol
  • Cl Chlorine × 238.68%
    35.45 × 2 = 70.900 g/mol
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Compounds with the formula CdCl2

Isomers we list, best known first. Open one to see its structure, properties, safety data and suppliers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the molar mass of CdCl2?

The molar mass of CdCl2 is 183.31 g/mol, calculated from standard atomic weights for 1 cadmium atom and 2 chlorine atoms. The monoisotopic mass is 183.8411 Da.

How many compounds have the formula CdCl2?

CompoundList lists 3 compounds with the molecular formula CdCl2, including Cadmium chloride, Cadmium chloride, dihydrate, (~109~Cd)Cadmium dichloride. Compounds that share a formula are isomers. They contain the same atoms arranged differently, so their properties, uses and prices can be very different.