Description

Diethyldithiocarbamic Acid Ferric Salt is a coordination complex of iron with diethyldithiocarbamate ligands, known for its distinctive dark brown to black color. This compound serves as a critical reagent and intermediate in analytical chemistry and materials science, valued for its chelating properties and role in forming stable complexes. It is primarily utilized by research laboratories, chemical manufacturers, and quality control units in the pharmaceutical and environmental sectors for trace metal analysis and as a catalyst precursor.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a complexing agent for the spectrophotometric determination and extraction of various metal ions, including copper, lead, and nickel.
• Rubber Industry: Acts as a vulcanization accelerator and antioxidant in the production of synthetic rubber.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain fungicides and pesticides.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a stabilizer and antioxidant in polymer formulations to prevent degradation.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of iron sulfide nanoparticles and other catalytic materials.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studies in coordination chemistry and material synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyldithiocarbamic Acid Ferric Salt
CAS No.	13963-59-2
Molecular Formula	C10H20FeN2S4 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 416.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferric Diethyldithiocarbamate; Iron(III) Diethyldithiocarbamate; Iron Diethyldithiocarbamate; DDTC-Fe; Fe(DDTC)3; Ferric N,N-Diethyldithiocarbamate; Et2DTC-Fe
EINECS	237-748-8

Quality Control

Our Diethyldithiocarbamic Acid Ferric Salt is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, aligning with general chemical and reagent-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Fe content)	Min. 13.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., chloroform, DMF); insoluble in water

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