Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Iron(2+) chloride hydrate (CAS: 13478-10-9)?
Answer
Iron(2+) chloride hydrate (CAS: 13478-10-9) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a reagent for drug synthesis, in the industrial production of other iron compounds, and in research for catalytic processes. It also serves as a food additive in some preservation applications and is employed in electroplating and analytical chemistry due to its reactivity and solubility.
About
CAS No
13478-10-9
English Name
Iron(2+) chloride hydrate (1:2:1)
Molecular Formula
H2Cl2FeO
Molecular Weight
190.75 g/mol
EINECS
603-870-5
SMILES
O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Fe+2]
InChIKey
WQKHTJFZNMYFQC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
