| CAS# | 7773-01-5 |
| FORMULA | MnCl2 |
| Synonyms | Manganese(II) chloride; Manganese dichloride |
| GROUPS/USES | Dry cell batteries, Organic reactions, Nutrient, MRI Contrast agent, Nutritional supplement, Vitamin, Total parenteral nutrition therapy, Mining, Welding, Smelting, Animal feed |
| Markets | Animal care, Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Surface treatment- Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking |
FAQ’S
What is Manganese chloride?
Manganese chloride is an inorganic salt that is the dichloride salt of manganese that appears pink in color and is highly soluble in water.
What are the uses of Manganese chloride?
In Food, it is used as a nutrient. In Medicine, Manganese chloride is used as a nutritional supplement and total parenteral nutrition therapy. It is used as a contrast agent to label neurons and cardiac muscle cells. In Manufacturing, it is used in the production of dry-cell batteries, where it improves efficiency and performance. It is a precursor to organomanganese reagents. It is used in animal feed to provide essential manganese nutrition. It is also used in mining, welding, and smelting.
Is Manganese chloride toxic?
Manganese chloride can be considered toxic, especially when exposed in large quantities, as excessive manganese intake can lead to neurological effects.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Manganese chloride to users/customers for Animal care, Food & Beverages, Personal care & pharmaceuticals, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, and Surface treatment- Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking.
Manganese chloride Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Large, irregular, pink, translucent crystals |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water at room temperature and very soluble in hot water |
| Identification | A 1:20 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Manganese and for Chloride |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% |
| Insoluble Matter | NMT 0.005% |
| Iron | NMT 5 mg/kg |
| Lead | NMT 4 mg/kg |
| pH of a 5% Solution | Between 4.0 and 6.0 |
| Substances Not Precipitated by Sulfide | NMT 0.2%, after ignition |
| Sulfate | NMT 0.005% |