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Iron(III) chloride

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Synonym(s):

Ferric chloride, Iron trichloride, Molysite

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Linear Formula:
FeCl3
CAS Number:
7705-08-0
Molecular Weight:
162.20
EC Number:
231-729-4
MDL number:
MFCD00011005
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329750728

grade

CP

vapor density

5.61 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 194 °C)

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: iron

availability

available only in Japan

mp

304 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cl[Fe](Cl)Cl

InChI

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

InChI key

RBTARNINKXHZNM-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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Application

The vapor-phase co-reductions with other metal halides by hydrogen results in finely divided intermetallics with applications as structural materials or compounds with useful thermoelectric, magnetic, and oxidation-resitance properties.

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290,H302,H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

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

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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Abdelwareth A O Sarhan et al.
Chemical Society reviews, 38(9), 2730-2744 (2009-08-20)
In this critical review, the use of iron(III) chloride in oxidative C-C couplings of arenes and related unsaturated compounds is presented and reviewed. The approach allows highly selective dimerisations of phenol derivatives, naphthols, and heterocyclic compounds. Sequential couplings give access
Chen-Yu Chen et al.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry, 438, 337-341 (2014-10-05)
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) constitutes a subgroup of the insulin-like growth factor binding protein systems, and its concentration in amniotic fluid is 100-1000 times higher than the concentration in other body fluids. The aim of this study was
Xiaoqing Li et al.
The Journal of organic chemistry, 78(18), 9499-9504 (2013-08-28)
Halosulfonylation of terminal alkynes was achieved with sulfonylhydrazides as the sulfonyl precursor and inexpensive iron halide as halide source in the presence of TBHP, allowing the regio- and stereoselective generation of (E)-β-chloro and bromo vinylsulfones.
M Golder et al.
Thrombosis and haemostasis, 109(1), 53-60 (2012-11-28)
Factor VIII (FVIII), a procoagulant cofactor, plays a crucial role in the intrinsic coagulation cascade. A causal association between elevated FVIII levels and venous thrombosis incidence has been established; no such association has been confirmed with arterial thrombosis. The independent
Dattatraya H Dethe et al.
Organic letters, 15(3), 429-431 (2013-01-16)
A novel approach was developed for the synthesis of highly substituted indene derivatives, using an FeCl(3) catalyzed Prins-type cyclization reaction which was further applied in the total synthesis of jungianol and epi-jungianol.
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