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Iron(III) bromide, anhydrous, 98+%
Description
Iron(III) bromide is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in the halogenation of aromatic compounds. It is also used in the preparation of 2,5-dibromo-4-aryl-1,3-pentadiene by reacting with homoallenic bromohydrin.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | (decomposition) |
| Color | Red |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Merck Index | 14,4018 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ether and alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 295.57 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic; Light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H302-H335-H319 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 233-089-1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
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