CAS No.：13446-34-9

Molecular Formula：MnCl₂ . 4H₂O

Molecular Weight：197.91

Appearance：Light red crystal

Solubility：Soluble in water and in alcohol . Insoluble in ether. 

Sensitivity：Hygroscopic

Application：It is used as a catalyst for chlorination of organic matters, drying agent for paint , raw material of antiknock agent for gasoline, analytical reagent, manufacturing of dyes and pigments, aluminum alloy smelting, brown and black brick production, manufacturing of dry batteries in industries. Pharmaceutical grade is used for nutritional supplement (manganese fortifying agent) and pharmaceuticals. In agriculture, it is used as feed aid, trace element fertilizer, and acid soil base fertilizer, topdressing or root topdressing. 

Storage：Stored in a cool,dry and well-ventilated warehouse. Kept in containers tightly closed from moisture and sunlight. Incompatible with reducing agent,strong acids,alkali, organic materials, oxidizing agents and hydrogen peroxide.