Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate, clumpy solid
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
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Synonyms:
Iron trichloride hexahydrate
, Ferric chloride hexahydrate
Ferric Chloride is used in photoengraving, photography, the manufacture of pigments and ink, the chlorination of silver and copper ores, and as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles. It is also utilized in the synthesis of organic compounds. FeCl3 is used in the Mayer's tannic acid/ferric chloride method for staining tissue and their observation by light microscopy. Studies of iron uptake and of apoptosis in cultured cells have utilized FeCl3 as an iron source.
Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, acetone; practically insoluble in ethyl acetate.
Caution: Research Use Only (RUO).
Formula:
FeCl₃·6H₂O MW: 270.3 g/mol |
MDL Number:
MFCD00149712 CAS Number: 10025-77-1 UN: 3260 ADR: 8,III |
Specification Test Results
Identity Test | Passes |
pH (2% aq soln) | 1.5 - 2.5 |
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