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15-1190

Iron(III) chloride

CP

Synonym(s):

Ferric chloride, Iron trichloride, Molysite

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About This Item

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

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.

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GHS05,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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15-1190-5-500G-J:4.548173004327E12

jan

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