Description

Hexaaquairon(II) is a coordination compound featuring an iron(II) center surrounded by six water ligands. This compound is significant as a fundamental precursor and model system in inorganic chemistry and materials science for studying redox-active iron complexes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in sectors such as catalysis development, analytical chemistry, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a starting material or model compound for developing iron-based catalysts, including those for oxidation and polymerization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in spectrophotometric analysis and other methods for iron quantification and speciation studies.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of iron-containing nanoparticles, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Electrochemistry: Employed in studies of electron transfer processes and the development of electrochemical sensors due to its redox activity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key compound for fundamental research in coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and inorganic synthesis.
• Chemical Education: Used in university laboratories to demonstrate principles of coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, and redox behavior.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaaquairon(II)
CAS No.	15365-81-8
Molecular Formula	Fe(H₂O)₆²⁺ (commonly associated with counter anions like Cl⁻, SO₄²⁻)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies with specific salt form)
Synonyms	Hexaaquairon(2+); Iron(II) hexahydrate; Ferrous hexaaqua complex; Aquated iron(II) ion; [Fe(H2O)6]2+; Iron(2+) ion hexahydrate; Ferrous ion hexahydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexaaquairon(II) products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support research and manufacturing needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and air. Handle and store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Contact for details
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95% (or as specified by grade)
Iron Content	Contact for details
Anion Content (e.g., Cl, SO₄)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details

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