517933

Iron(II) acetate

≥99.99% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): Ferrous acetate, Iron acetate [Fe(OAc)₂ ], Iron diacetate
• Linear Formula: Fe(CO₂CH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 3094-87-9
• Molecular Weight: 173.93
• EC Number: 221-441-7
• MDL number: MFCD00058909
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• PubChem Substance ID: 24873988
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: ≥99.99% trace metals basis
• form: solid
• reaction suitability: core: iron
• mp: 190-200 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC(=O)O[Fe]OC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/2C2H4O2.Fe/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
• InChI key: LNOZJRCUHSPCDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Description

General description

Iron(II) acetate, also known as ferrous acetate. It finds applications in the dye industry, organic synthesis, and as a precursor for other iron compounds. Additionally, it is also used as a catalyst in organic oxidation reactions.

Application

Iron(II) acetate can be used as:

• A precursor for synthesizing iron oxide and iron-based nanostructures which are employed as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.     
• A precursor in the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles. These particles are incorporated into carbon nanofibers for use in supercapacitor applications.   
• A precursor to synthesize hematite nanoparticles for applications in solar cells. These nanoparticles exhibit shape-dependent optical properties and can be used for imaging, photocatalysis, and solar cells. The product was used to synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles which was further used to form iron oxide-poly(ethylene glycol) core-shell nanoparticles (NPs). The core-shell NPs were studied for self-assembly at liquid–liquid interfaces (SALI) forming monolayers.

Packaging

The product was used to synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles which was further used to form iron oxide-poly(ethylene glycol) core-shell nanoparticles (NPs). The core-shell NPs were studied for self-assembly at liquid–liquid interfaces (SALI) forming monolayers.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves