Compound Q&A
What is Ammonium Iron(II) Sulfate Hexahydrate (CAS: 7783-85-9)?
Answer
Ammonium Iron(II) Sulfate Hexahydrate, also known as Mohr’s Salt, is a crystalline double salt with the chemical formula (NH4)2Fe(SO4)2·6H2O. It is commonly used as a stable source of ferrous ions (Fe²⁺) in chemical reactions. The compound is blue-green in color, highly soluble in water, and contains six water molecules per formula unit. CAS 7783-85-9 identifies this specific hydrate form.
About
CAS No
7783-85-9
English Name
Ammonium Iron(II) Sulfate Hexahydrate (Mohr’s Salt)
Molecular Formula
FeH6NO5S
Molecular Weight
187.96 g/mol
EINECS
616-518-0
SMILES
[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].O.[Fe+].[NH4+]
InChIKey
MQLVWQSVRZVNIP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
