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Iron(II) chloride, anhydrous, 99.5% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA3114106
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Description

CAS: 7758-94-3 | Cl2Fe | 126.75 g/mol

Iron(II) chloride is used in the synthesis of iron complexes like iron(II) hydroxide. It acts as a precursor to hydrated iron(III) oxides that are magnetic pigments. It serves as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. Also, used as a reducing flocculating agent in wastewater treatment, especially for wastes containing chromate. It is used as an intermediate, in pigments, processing aids and in solids separation agents.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7758-94-3
Molecular Formula Cl2Fe
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 126.75
MDL Number MFCD00011004
InChI Key NMCUIPGRVMDVDB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
IUPAC Name λ²-iron(2+) dichloride
SMILES [Cl-].[Cl-].[Fe++]

Specifications

Boiling Point 1023°C
Melting Point 674°C
pH 2.5
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 5 g
Linear Formula FeCl2
UN Number UN3260
Merck Index 14,4043
Solubility Information Freely soluble in water,alcohol,acetone;Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone; Slightly soluble in benzene; Insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight 126.75
Percent Purity 99.5%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
Density 3.160
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Iron(II) chloride, anhydrous
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302;
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 231-843-4
RTECSNumber NO5400000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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