Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate, 98%

Description

CAS: 13478-10-9 | Cl2FeH8O4 | 198.805 g/mol

Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy, in pharmaceutical preparations, as a mordant in dyeing and in sewage treatment. Ferrous chloride has a kind of niche application. During the laboratory synthesis of iron complexes, ferrous chloride acts as a reducing flocculating agent in waste water treatment, particularly for wastes containing chromate. It is the precursor to hydrated iron(III) oxides that are magnetic pigments. Ferrous chloride is employed as a reducing agent in many organic synthesis reactions.

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Applications
Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy, in pharmaceutical preparations, as a mordant in dyeing and in sewage treatment. Ferrous chloride has a kind of niche application. During the laboratory synthesis of iron complexes, ferrous chloride acts as a reducing flocculating agent in waste water treatment, particularly for wastes containing chromate. It is the precursor to hydrated iron(III) oxides that are magnetic pigments. Ferrous chloride is employed as a reducing agent in many organic synthesis reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Air and light-sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong base, strong acids, ethylene oxide and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13478-10-9
• Molecular Formula: Cl2FeH8O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 198.805
• MDL Number: MFCD00149709
• InChI Key: WSSMOXHYUFMBLS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: ferrous chloride tetrahydrate, iron ii chloride tetrahydrate, iron dichloride tetrahydrate, cl2fe.4h2o, fecl2.4h2o, iron chloride, tetrahydrate, dichloroiron-water 1/4, iron ii chloride tetra hydrate, ae>> nciu eae r masculineiii
• PubChem CID: 16211588
• ChEBI: CHEBI:86249
• IUPAC Name: dichloroiron;tetrahydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.Cl[Fe]Cl

• Quantity: 250 g
• Linear Formula: FeCl₂·4H₂O
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,4043
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 198.81 (126.75 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.93
• Chemical Name or Material: Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate

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	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	231-843-4
RTECSNumber	NO5600000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only