Description

Iron(III) p-Toluenesulfonate Hexahydrate is a high-purity coordination compound widely utilized as a versatile Lewis acid catalyst and oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate key chemical transformations with high selectivity and efficiency under mild conditions. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and effective catalysts for oxidation and coupling reactions.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, as well as for various condensation and cyclization processes.
• Oxidizing Agent: Employed in the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and in other selective oxidation reactions within fine chemical manufacturing.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used as a co-catalyst or initiator in the cationic polymerization of olefins, vinyl ethers, and other monomers.
• Electronic Chemicals: Serves as a precursor or dopant in the formulation of conductive polymers and in the manufacture of electronic materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and scale-up studies in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Surface Treatment: Applied in surface modification and etching processes for specialized metal treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron(III) p-Toluenesulfonate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	312619-41-3
Molecular Formula	C21H30FeO9S3 • 6H2O
Molecular Weight	706.55 g/mol (Hexahydrate)
Synonyms	Ferric p-Toluenesulfonate Hexahydrate; Iron Tris(p-toluenesulfonate) Hexahydrate; p-Toluenesulfonic Acid Iron(III) Salt Hexahydrate; Iron(3+) tris(4-methylbenzenesulfonate) hexahydrate; Fe(OTs)3•6H2O; Ferric Tosylate Hexahydrate; Iron Tosylate Hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Iron(III) p-Toluenesulfonate Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for catalytic and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Fe Content)	Min. 7.8%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	14.0 - 16.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohols, acetone

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