Ferrous acetate

Synonym(s):Ferrous acetate;Iron acetate [Fe(OAc)₂ ];Iron diacetate;Iron⁽²⁺⁾ acetate

CAS NO.：3094-87-9
Empirical Formula: C4H6O4Fe
Molecular Weight: 173.93
MDL number: MFCD00058909
EINECS: 221-441-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43

What is Ferrous acetate?

Description

Iron (II) acetate is an off-white or light brown solid ionic compound of iron. It is highly soluble in water and it forms a light green tetrahydrate. Iron (II) acetate is manufactured from scrap iron and acetic acid, and it is used as a mordant by the dye industry. Ebonizing wood is one such process.
It can also be made by the reaction of ferrous oxide or ferrous hydroxide with concentrated acetic acid 。.

Chemical properties

off-white to light grey or light brown powder

The Uses of Ferrous acetate

Textile dyeing, medicine, dyeing leather, wood preservative.

The Uses of Ferrous acetate

Iron(II) acetate is used as a mordant by the dye industry, as a catalyst in organic oxidation reactions and in carbon nanotube synthesis. It is used as a precursor in the production of other iron compounds.

General Description

Iron (II) acetate is a white or light brown solid ionic compound of iron. It is highly soluble in water and it forms a light green tetrahydrate. It is more nontoxic than iron pentacarbonyl and reactivity is better.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by subcutaneous route. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Properties of Ferrous acetate

Melting point:	190-200 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density	decomposes at 190–200 [ALD94]
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	soluble in H2O
form	Powder or Lump
color	Off-white to light gray or light brown
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
Sensitive	Air & Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity	7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	3094-87-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Acetic acid, iron(2+) salt (3094-87-9)

Safety information for Ferrous acetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.