Description

Iron(3+) Triiodide is an inorganic compound primarily utilized as a specialized iodine source and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its high iodine content makes it a valuable reagent for introducing iodine atoms into organic molecules and for facilitating specific oxidation reactions. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and in the production of specialty chemicals where precise iodination is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Acts as a key iodinating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Organic Chemistry Research: Serves as a catalyst or stoichiometric reagent in oxidation and coupling reactions for novel compound development.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of iodine-containing compounds for electronic materials, dyes, and photographic chemicals.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific quantitative analytical methods.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the preparation of semiconductor precursors or other advanced materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Iron(3+) Triiodide
CAS No.	15600-49-4
Molecular Formula	FeI3
Molecular Weight	436.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferric Iodide; Iron(III) Iodide; Iron Triiodide; Ferric Triiodide; FeI3; Iron Iodide (FeI3); Triiodoiron
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iron(3+) Triiodide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to confirm identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeI3)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	12.5 - 13.0 %
Iodide (I) Content	86.5 - 87.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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