Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate, PurReagent for HPLC, >=99.0%
PurReagent
Synonym: Ferric chloride hexahydrate
Linear Formula:
FeCl3 · 6H2O
Molecular Weight: 270.30 g/mol
CAS Number: 10025-77-1
Properties
| Water Solubility | Soluble |
| Assay Purity | >=99% |
| B pt. | 280-285 °C (lit.) |
| M pt. | 37 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 2.8 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H302,H315,H318 |
| Precautionary Statement | P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 28273920 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| UN Number | NA |
Description
Application
Used as a reagent in sample preparation for HPLC analysis. Acts as a derivatization or complex-forming agent for detecting phenols catechols and related compounds. Applied in oxidation reactions during analytical method development. Used in pharmaceutical and environmental testing laboratories.
Purpose
Improves detection of certain analytes by forming colored or detectable complexes. Helps in pre-column derivatization and reaction monitoring. Sometimes used in validation studies and impurity profiling.
General Description
Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate is a hydrated iron salt commonly used in analytical chemistry synthesis and laboratory reagent preparation. Highly soluble in water and alcohol. Strong Lewis acid and oxidizing agent.
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