Description

Ferric Hypophosphite is an inorganic compound valued for its role as a specialized reducing agent and catalyst in chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial importance lies in its ability to facilitate specific reduction reactions and serve as a precursor in the preparation of other iron and phosphorus-containing materials. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and catalyst development sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where controlled reduction is required.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for preparing iron-based catalysts used in hydrogenation and other organic transformations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a selective reducing agent in organic and inorganic laboratory-scale and industrial processes.
• Flame Retardant Additive: Incorporated into polymer formulations to enhance fire resistance properties.
• Nutritional Supplement Precursor: Used in the production of iron and phosphorus supplements for animal feed.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in research and analytical chemistry for specialized reduction and precipitation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Hypophosphite
CAS No.	7783-84-8
Molecular Formula	Fe(H2PO2)3
Molecular Weight	250.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(III) hypophosphite; Ferric phosphinate; Iron hypophosphite; Tris(hypophosphito)iron; Iron(3+) tris(hypophosphite); Hypophosphorous acid, iron(3+) salt (3:1)
EINECS	232-069-3

Quality Control

Our Ferric Hypophosphite is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe(H2PO2)3)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	22.0 - 23.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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