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Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate

JIS special grade, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

Ferric chloride hexahydrate

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Linear Formula:
FeCl3 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
10025-77-1
Molecular Weight:
270.30
EC Number:
231-729-4
MDL number:
MFCD00149712
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329750723

grade

JIS special grade

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 194 °C)

Assay

≥99.0%

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: iron

availability

available only in Japan

bp

280-285 °C (lit.)

mp

37 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Fe](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.Fe.6H2O/h3*1H;;6*1H2/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

NQXWGWZJXJUMQB-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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