Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Iron(2+) ethanedioate hydrate (CAS: 6047-25-2)?
Answer
Iron(2+) ethanedioate hydrate (CAS: 6047-25-2) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 240.9 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 0.1 g/100 mL in water. The compound exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly in acidic conditions, and is stable in neutral to basic media. It forms a stable hydrate structure with two water molecules per iron(II) ion and ethanedioate (oxalate) ligand.
About
CAS No
6047-25-2
English Name
Iron(2+) ethanedioate hydrate (1:1:2)
Molecular Formula
C2H4FeO6
Molecular Weight
179.89 g/mol
SMILES
C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].O.O.[Fe+2]
InChIKey
NPLZZSLZTJVZSX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
