Description

Iron (II) Bromide Hydrate is an inorganic salt of iron and bromine, supplied in a hydrated form for enhanced stability and handling. This compound serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst in specialized chemical synthesis and materials research. It is primarily utilized by the chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors for applications requiring a source of ferrous ions or bromide anions.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions as a Lewis acid catalyst.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of other iron complexes and brominated compounds.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry and research for its specific redox properties.
• Materials Science: Utilized in the development of magnetic materials and as a dopant in semiconductor research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where iron or bromide incorporation is required.
• Water Treatment: Investigated for use in advanced oxidation processes for pollutant degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron (II) Bromide Hydrate
CAS No.	13463-12-2
Molecular Formula	FeBr₂·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	215.65 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Ferrous Bromide Hydrate; Iron Dibromide Hydrate; Iron Bromide Hydrate; FeBr₂ Hydrate; Bromoiron; CAS 13463-12-2; Iron(2+) bromide hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iron (II) Bromide Hydrate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeBr₂)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (LOD)	Contact for details
Iron (Fe) Content	Contact for details
Bromide (Br) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.