CAS 3094-87-9 Iron(II) Acetate - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Ferrous acetate

IUPAC Name

Iron(2+);diacetate

Molecular Weight

173.93

Molecular Formula

C4H6FeO4;

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Fe+2]

InChI

InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Fe/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+2/p-2

InChI Key

LNOZJRCUHSPCDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Melting Point

190-200 °C

Purity

95%+

Solubility

Soluble in water

Appearance

Light brown powder

Storage

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

Complexity

25.5

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

221-441-7

Exact Mass

173.961544

H-Bond Acceptor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

173.961544

Topological Polar Surface Area

80.3 Å²

UNII

L80I7M6D3Q

Application

Iron(II) acetate serves as a versatile compound known for its off-white or light brown appearance, and its high solubility in water, forming a light green tetrahydrate. This compound is primarily manufactured from scrap iron and acetic acid and finds its purpose as a mordant in the dye industry, enabling the fixation of dyes to textiles and leather. Additionally, it plays a role in wood preservation, particularly in the process of ebonizing wood. Beyond the dye industry, Iron(II) acetate is utilized as a catalyst in organic oxidation reactions and contributes to technological advancements through its application in carbon nanotube synthesis. As a precursor in the production of other iron compounds, its utility is further underscored by being less toxic than iron pentacarbonyl, with enhanced reactivity making it valuable across various industrial processes.

February 15, 2025

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