Description
Iron(II) chloride, also known as ferrous chloride, is the chemical compound of formula FeCl2. It is a paramagnetic solid with a high melting point. The compound is white, but typical samples are often off-white.
Synonyms
Ferrous chloride
Iron(II) chloride
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Dichloroiron
FeCl2
Iron(2+) chloride
Iron (II) chloride
Iron(II)chloridetetrahydrate
Iron(II) chloride, anhydrous
Ferrous dichloride
Iron protochloride
Iron chloride (FeCl2)
Iron(II) chloride (1:2)
Fe(II) chloride
iron (11) chloride
Iron(II) chloride
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Dichloroiron
FeCl2
Iron(2+) chloride
Iron (II) chloride
Iron(II)chloridetetrahydrate
Iron(II) chloride, anhydrous
Ferrous dichloride
Iron protochloride
Iron chloride (FeCl2)
Iron(II) chloride (1:2)
Fe(II) chloride
iron (11) chloride
IUPAC Name
Dichloroiron
Molecular Weight
126.75
Molecular Formula
FeCl2
InChI
InChI=1S/2ClH.Fe/h2*1H;/q;+2/p-2
InChI Key
NMCUIPGRVMDVDB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Boiling Point
1023 °C
Melting Point
677 °C
Flash Point
1023ºC
Purity
99%+
Density
3.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone
Appearance
Greenish white crystalline solid
Complexity
2.8
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Exact Mass
125.872641
Formal Charge
0
Heavy Atom Count
3
Isotope Atom Count
0
Monoisotopic Mass
125.872641
Odor
Odorless
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Topological Polar Surface Area
0 Ų
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
