Product Name
Iron(II) chloride
Description
Iron(II) chloride, also known as ferrous chloride, is the chemical compound of formula FeCl2. It is a paramagnetic solid with a high melting point. The compound is white, but typical samples are often off-white.
Synonyms
Ferrous chloride
Iron(II) chloride
7758-94-3
Dichloroiron
FeCl2
Iron(2+) chloride
Iron (II) chloride
Iron(II)chloridetetrahydrate
Iron(II) chloride, anhydrous
Ferrous dichloride
Iron protochloride
Iron chloride (FeCl2)
Iron(II) chloride (1:2)
Fe(II) chloride
iron (11) chloride
InChI
InChI=1S/2ClH.Fe/h2*1H;/q;+2/p-2
InChI Key
NMCUIPGRVMDVDB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Density
3.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone
Appearance
Greenish white crystalline solid
Application
Ferrous chloride (FeCl2) is used in pharmaceutical preparations, for sewage treatment, and as a mordant (which fixes dyes so that they will not run) in textiles.Aside from use in the laboratory synthesis of iron complexes, ferrous chloride serves as a coagulation and flocculation agent in wastewater treatment, especially for wastes containing chromate or sulfides.It is used for odor control in wastewater treatment. It is used as a precursor to make various grades of hematite that can be used in a variety of pigments. It is the precursor to hydrated iron(III) oxides that are magnetic pigments. FeCl2 finds some use as a reagent in organic synthesis.
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Hazard Statements
C:Corrosive
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
0
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
Monoisotopic Mass
125.872641
Safety Description
S26-S36/37/39-S45
Topological Polar Surface Area
0 Ų
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0