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: 5 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Iron(III) bromide, anhydrous

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

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