Description

Iron (III) Oxalate Hexahydrate, Tech. Gr. is a yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder widely used as a precursor in chemical synthesis and industrial processes. This technical grade material offers a cost-effective balance of purity and performance for large-scale manufacturing needs. It is essential for industries involved in catalyst preparation, pigments, and specialty chemical production, where reliable sourcing and consistent quality are paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing iron-based catalysts used in oxidation and hydrogenation reactions.
• Pigment and Dye Intermediate: Used in the manufacture of iron oxide pigments and certain complex inorganic colorants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a source of iron ions in the preparation of other iron compounds and coordination complexes.
• Surface Treatment: Employed in specific metal surface conditioning and finishing processes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in research and development as a standard or reagent in analytical and synthetic chemistry.
• Photographic Chemistry: Historically used in certain photographic developing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron (III) Oxalate Hexahydrate, Tech. Gr.
CAS No.	19469-07-9
Molecular Formula	Fe₂(C₂O₄)₃·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	483.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferric Oxalate Hexahydrate; Iron Trioxalate Hexahydrate; Ferric Oxalate (III) Hexahydrate; Iron(III) Ethanedioate Hexahydrate; Oxalic Acid, Iron(3+) Salt, Hexahydrate; Ferric Oxalate; Iron Oxalate
EINECS	243-204-1

Quality Control

Our technical grade Iron (III) Oxalate Hexahydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for industrial applications. While not meeting pharmacopeial standards, it undergoes rigorous in-process and final quality testing to verify key parameters such as assay and impurity levels. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation and absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe₂(C₂O₄)₃·6H₂O)	≥ 95.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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