Iron(III) bromide, anhydrous, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Iron(III) bromide is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in the halogenation of aromatic compounds. It is also used in the preparation of 2,5-dibromo-4-aryl-1,3-pentadiene by reacting with homoallenic bromohydrin.

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Specifications

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,4018
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ether and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 295.57
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Iron(III) bromide, Anhydrous

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