Iron(II) acetate
ALDRICH/339199 - 95%
Synonym: Ferrous acetate; Ferrous acetate; Iron diacetate; Iron(2+) acetate
CAS Number: 3094-87-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6FeO4
Molecular Weight: 173.93
EC Number: 221-441-7
MDL Number: MFCD00058909
Linear Formula: Fe(CO2CH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 339199-50G
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| assay | 95% |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/2C2H4O2.Fe/c2*1-2(3)4; |
| InChI key | LNOZJRCUHSPCDZ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 190-200 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| reaction suitability | core: iron |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)O[Fe]OC(C)=O |
| Application: | Iron (II) acetate maybe used as a: • catalyst in organic oxidation reactions, • mordant, • precursor for preparation of other iron compounds, • catalyst for synthesis of carbon nanotubes. |
| General description: | Iron (II) acetate is a white or light brown solid ionic compound of iron. It is highly soluble in water and it forms a light green tetrahydrate. It is more nontoxic than iron pentacarbonyl and reactivity is better. |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 g in poly bottle |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 95% |
| mp | 190-200 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |