Iron(III) bromide, anhydrous, 98+%

Product Code. 11387408

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 031125.06

Description

CAS: 10031-26-2

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10031-26-2
• MDL Number: MFCD00016082

• 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.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only