Iron(II) chloride is used in the synthesis of iron complexes like iron(II) hydroxide. It acts as a precursor to hydrated iron(III) oxides that are magnetic pigments. It serves as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. Also, used as a reducing flocculating agent in wastewater treatment, especially for wastes containing chromate. It is used as an intermediate, in pigments, processing aids and in solids separation agents.
It is odorless and astringent. Soluble in water, ethanol, ether and acetone, slightly soluble in CS2, insoluble in ethyl acetate. Its solution is acidic. Protein can be solidified. Have deliquescence,
Product Name：Iron(II) chloride
CAS No: 7758-94-3
Grade：anhydrous
Synonyms: Ferrous dichloride; Iron protochloride; Natural lawrencite; dichloroiron; Ferro 66; Iron dichloride; Iron(II) chloride; Iron(2+) chloride; FeCl2; Iron(II) chloride,anhydrous; FERROUS CHLORIDE;
IUPAC Name: iron dichloride
Molecular Formula: FeCl2
Molecular Weight: 126.75
Exact Mass: 125.87300
Boiling Point: 1023ºC
Melting Point: 677ºC(lit.)
Flash Point: 1023ºC
Density: 3.16 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)
Appearance: Green to yellow, deliquescent powder
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.
Safety Description: S26-S36/37/39-S45
Hazard Statements: C:Corrosive
Packing Group: III
[Application 1]
Used as water treatment purifying agent, reducing agent, unleaded gasoline additive, etc.
[Application 2]
Used as analytical reagent, mordant and metallurgical industry.
[Application 3]
Used in metallurgy and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Used as mordant and reducing agent.
[Application 4]
Used to synthesize cis-Fe (bpe5) 2cl2 (bpe5 = 1,2-diphospholanoethane) complex, which can be applied to many kinds of intramolecular or extramolecular activation reactions.
