Iron chloride (FeCl3)
TL;DR: Iron chloride (FeCl3) (CAS 7705-08-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula Cl3Fe and molecular weight 160.84149 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
trichloroiron
Also Known As: FERRIC CHLORIDE, trichloroiron, Iron trichloride, Iron(III) chloride, Iron chloride
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | Cl3Fe |
| Molecular Weight | 160.84149 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.07 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 160.84149 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 8.0 |
| Purity | 97% |
| Melting Point | 583 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 599 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 2.8 at 68 °F (anhydrous solid) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 381 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 5 to 10 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | Cl[Fe](Cl)Cl |
| InChIKey | RBTARNINKXHZNM-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
Product Description
Applications: Iron chloride (FeCl3) is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a transition-metal catalyst precursor in cross-coupling and organometallic chemistry. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at 97%. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Iron chloride (FeCl3) (CAS 7705-08-0) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula Cl3Fe and a molecular weight of 160.84 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 2.8 at 68 °F (anhydrous solid) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 5 to 10 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include FERRIC CHLORIDE and trichloroiron.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H290, H302, H315, H318
Chemical Property Profile of Iron chloride (FeCl3)
Property Insights of Iron chloride (FeCl3)
The XLogP value of 2.07 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Iron chloride (FeCl3). With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Iron chloride (FeCl3) exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Iron chloride (FeCl3) has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Iron chloride (FeCl3)?
The CAS number of Iron chloride (FeCl3) is 7705-08-0.
What is the molecular formula of Iron chloride (FeCl3)?
The molecular formula of Iron chloride (FeCl3) is Cl3Fe.
What is the molecular weight of Iron chloride (FeCl3)?
The molecular weight of Iron chloride (FeCl3) is 160.84149 g/mol.
What are the applications of Iron chloride (FeCl3)?
Iron chloride (FeCl3) is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a transition-metal catalyst precursor in cross-coupling and organometallic chemistry. Product profile:...
Where can I buy Iron chloride (FeCl3)?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Iron chloride (FeCl3)?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Iron chloride (FeCl3) and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.