Iron(III) chloride, also known as ferric chloride, is a dark brown or yellow crystalline compound with the formula FeCl3. It is commonly used in water treatment as a coagulant to remove impurities, in etching copper for printed circuit boards, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Its versatility and reactivity make it valuable in various industrial and laboratory applications.
Catalog Number | R028412 |
CAS Number | 7705-08-0 |
Synonyms | Bellair green plus; Clarfer; Clayfec; Danube clear classic; Donau klar classic; FC-Pix; Ferric chloride; Ferric trichloride; Ferrisol Cl 130; Flores martis; Iron chloride; Iron perchloride; Iron trichloride; NSC 135798; NSC 51150; Riedel 12322; |
Molecular Formula | Cl₃Fe |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | Store at -20°C |