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Iron(II) acetate

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ferrous acetate, Iron acetate [Fe(OAc)2 ], Iron diacetate

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Linear Formula:
Fe(CO2CH3)2
CAS Number:
3094-87-9
Molecular Weight:
173.93
EC Number:
221-441-7
MDL number:
MFCD00058909
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24873988
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

core: iron

mp

190-200 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=O)O[Fe]OC(C)=O

InChI

1S/2C2H4O2.Fe/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2

InChI key

LNOZJRCUHSPCDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Iron(II) acetate, also known as ferrous acetate. It finds applications in the dye industry, organic synthesis, and as a precursor for other iron compounds. Additionally, it is also used as a catalyst in organic oxidation reactions.

Application

Iron(II) acetate can be used as:
  • A precursor for synthesizing iron oxide and iron-based nanostructures which are employed as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.     
  • A precursor in the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles. These particles are incorporated into carbon nanofibers for use in supercapacitor applications.   
  • A precursor to synthesize hematite nanoparticles for applications in solar cells. These nanoparticles exhibit shape-dependent optical properties and can be used for imaging, photocatalysis, and solar cells. The product was used to synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles which was further used to form iron oxide-poly(ethylene glycol) core-shell nanoparticles (NPs). The core-shell NPs were studied for self-assembly at liquid–liquid interfaces (SALI) forming monolayers.

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The product was used to synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles which was further used to form iron oxide-poly(ethylene glycol) core-shell nanoparticles (NPs). The core-shell NPs were studied for self-assembly at liquid–liquid interfaces (SALI) forming monolayers.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Preparation of Iron (II) acetate from magnetite by selective precipitation
Oh HS, et al. et al.
BIWIC 2007: 14th International Workshop on Industrial Crystallization, 214-214 null
Self-Assembly of Iron Oxide-Poly (ethylene glycol) Core?Shell Nanoparticles at Liquid?Liquid Interfaces.
Isa L, et al.
Chimia, 64(3), 145-149 (2010)

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