Iron(III) chloride, 250 g

Iron(III) chloride, with the molecular formula Cl3Fe and a Molecular Weight of 162.21 g/mol, is classified as a Lewis acid under the category of Synthesis Reagents within Organic & Bioorganic Chemicals. This substance belongs to the groups of Chlorides and Iron compounds. It has a Melting Point of 583°F and a Boiling Point of 599°F at 760 mmHg, decomposing during boiling. Dense at 2.8 g/cm3, iron(III) chloride is denser than water and will sink. Due to its hazardous nature, it requires caution when handling, with safety measures including wearing safety goggles, safety gloves, and using in a well-ventilated area. The GHS signal word for this compound is "Danger.

• CAS Number: 7705-08-0
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Fe
• Molecular Weight: 162.20
• Exact Mass: 160.841494
• Boiling Point: 599 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 583 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 2.8 at 68 °F (anhydrous solid) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H302 (96.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]