CAS 10025-77-1 Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate

Synonyms

ferrictrichloridehexahydrate;irontrichloridehexahydrate;IRON(III) CHLORIDE-6-HYDRATE;IRON(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE;IRON (III) CHLORIDE, HYDROUS;IRON(+3)CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE;FERRIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE;FERRIC CHLORIDE 6H₂O

Molecular Weight

270.30

Molecular Formula

FeCl3 · 6H₂O

Boiling Point

280-285°C(lit.)

Melting Point

37°C(lit.)

Flash Point

280-285°C

Density

1,82 g/cm³

Appearance

purified lumps

Storage

Store at RT

Symbol

GHS05,GHS07

Application

Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate plays a versatile role in multiple industrial, laboratory, and environmental applications. It is primarily used as an effective water treatment agent, providing efficient flocculation for purifying drinking and industrial water. Additionally, it serves as a crucial component in the etching of electronic circuit boards and photoengraving processes. In the metallurgical industry, it acts as a chlorinating agent, while in organic synthesis, it functions as both a catalyst and an oxidant. In the dye industry, it is utilized as a mordant and oxidant, and it is instrumental in the detection of phenols and phenolic derivatives in various tests such as the Trinder spot test. Furthermore, Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate is integral to producing precursors for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and copper-based metals. Its applications extend to nutritional uses as an iron fortifier in products like infant formulas. Notably, this compound also assists in synthesizing other iron salts and pigments, owing to its multifaceted chemical properties. Despite its corrosive nature, requiring anticorrosion-treated equipment for application, its benefits in removing pollutants and aiding in complex chemical reactions demonstrate its immense utility across various sectors.

December 24, 2024

Highly Effective Catalytic Agent for Industrial Processes

As a researcher, I utilized Alfa Chemistry's Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate in Friedel-Crafts reactions and for etching in PCB production. Its catalytic prowess and efficiency stood out, enhancing our experimental outcomes significantly.