Description

Iron(III) Bromide is a versatile inorganic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its potent Lewis acidity, making it an essential catalyst and reagent for facilitating complex organic transformations and polymerization reactions. This compound is particularly critical for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new materials or optimize synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, bromination processes, and other halogenation reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the synthesis of specific polymers and resins, where it serves as a catalyst or co-catalyst to control polymerization kinetics and polymer structure.
• Precursor for Materials Science: Serves as a key starting material for the deposition of thin films and the synthesis of other iron-containing compounds and nanomaterials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in research and development for studying reaction mechanisms, developing new synthetic methodologies, and as a bromine source.
• Water Treatment & Analysis: Utilized in specific analytical chemistry techniques and has historical use in water treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron(III) Bromide
CAS No.	10031-26-2
Molecular Formula	Br3Fe
Molecular Weight	295.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferric Bromide; Iron Tribromide; Bromoferric; Bromide of Iron; FeBr3; Tribromoiron; Iron(3+) Bromide
EINECS	233-089-1

Quality Control

Our Iron(III) Bromide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics to guarantee consistency, reliability, and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black solid / hygroscopic crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeBr3)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	Contact for details
Bromide (Br) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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