IRON (III) BROMIDE
Synonym(s):Ferric bromide
- CAS NO.：10031-26-2
- Empirical Formula: Br3Fe
- Molecular Weight: 295.56
- MDL number: MFCD00016082
- EINECS: 233-089-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:13:14
What is IRON (III) BROMIDE?
Chemical properties
Brown-red crystalline powder
Physical properties
Dark red hexagonal crystal; hygroscopic; partially decomposes to FeBr2,losing some bromine on exposure to air or light; density 4.50 g/cm3; decomposes on heating; soluble in water, ethanol, and ether.
The Uses of IRON (III) BROMIDE
Catalyst for organic reactions, particularly in bromination of aromatic Compounds.
The Uses of IRON (III) BROMIDE
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.
General Description
This product has been enhanced for catalytic efficiency.
Purification Methods
Sublime it in a sealed tube with Br2 at 120o-200o. [Lux in Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry (Ed.Brauer) Academic Press Vol II p 1494 1965.]
Properties of IRON (III) BROMIDE
| Melting point: | 200 °C |
| Density | 4.500 |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether |
| form | Powder |
| color | White to yellow-beige |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, ether and alcohol. |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,4018 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3 |
| Stability: | hygroscopic |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 10031-26-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Iron bromide (FeBr3) (10031-26-2) |
Safety information for IRON (III) BROMIDE
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H290:Corrosive to Metals H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P234:Keep only in original container. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for IRON (III) BROMIDE
| InChIKey | FEONEKOZSGPOFN-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
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