Iron - ≥99% , CAS No.7439-89-6

CAS: 7439-89-6 Cat. No.: I592363 Formula: Fe Molecular Weight: 55.85 EC Number: 231-096-4

GRADE & PURITY ≥99%

Synonyms

Atomel 95 | Fe1+ | HF 2 (element) | Iron foil | Iron; Ferrum | PZh2M1 | PZh2M2 | Diseases (animal), iron overload | EINECS 231-096-4 | Iron, foil, thickness 0.10 mm, length 1 m, purity 99.8% | Fe | Ferrum | Iron dust | Iron(1+) ion | Atomiron AFP 5 | HS (

Storage

Room temperature,Argon charged

Shipped In

Normal

Overview

Reduced iron powder, also known as iron sponge, is a fine powdered form of iron that is commonly used in chemical synthesis processes. It is produced by the reduction of iron oxide in a controlled environment, typically through the use of hydrogen or carbon monoxide gas.
In chemical synthesis, reduced iron powder can be employed as a reducing agent, catalyst, or precursor in a wide range of reactions. It is commonly used to convert organic functional groups, such as aldehydes, ketones, and nitro compounds, into their corresponding reduced forms. It is also known to facilitate hydrogenation reactions.
Reduced iron powder finds applications in the production of iron-based catalysts, magnetic materials, pigments, and metal alloys. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical synthesis, organic chemistry, and industrial manufacturing. It is important to handle reduced iron powder with care due to its potential reactivity with moisture and oxygen, which may cause oxidation and result in changes to its properties. Proper storage and handling procedures should be followed to maintain its quality and prevent unwanted reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms

Atomel 95 | Fe1+ | HF 2 (element) | Iron foil | Iron; Ferrum | PZh2M1 | PZh2M2 | Diseases (animal), iron overload | EINECS 231-096-4 | Iron, foil, thickness 0.10 mm, length 1 m, purity 99.8% | Fe | Ferrum | Iron dust | Iron(1+) ion | Atomiron AFP 5 | HS (

Specifications & Purity

≥99%

Storage

Room temperature,Argon charged

Shipped In

Normal

Purity

≥99%

Names and Identifiers

Pubchem Sid

508816884

Pubchem Sid Url

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/508816884

Canonical Smiles

[Fe]

IUPAC Name

iron

InChIKey

XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

INCHI

1S/Fe

Isomeric SMILES

[Fe]

UN Number

3189

Packing Group

II

Molecular Weight

55.85

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

• Kingdom Inorganic compounds
  • Superclass Homogeneous metal compounds
    • Class Homogeneous transition metal compounds

• Kingdom: Inorganic compounds
• Superclass: Homogeneous metal compounds
• Class: Homogeneous transition metal compounds
• Subclass: Not available
• Intermediate Tree Nodes: Not available
• Direct Parent: Homogeneous transition metal compounds
• Alternative Parents: Not available
• Molecular Framework: Not available
• Substituents: Homogeneous transition metal
• Description: This compound belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as homogeneous transition metal compounds. These are inorganic compounds containing only metal atoms,with the largest atom being a transition metal atom.
• External Descriptors: elemental iron

Data sources

1. Djoumbou Feunang Y, Eisner R, Knox C, Chepelev L, Hastings J, Owen G, Fahy E, Steinbeck C, Subramanian S, Bolton E, Greiner R, and Wishart DS. ClassyFire: Automated Chemical Classification With A Comprehensive, Computable Taxonomy. Journal of Cheminformatics, 2016, 8:61.

DOI: 10.1186/s13321-016-0174-y

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive；Moisture sensitive
• Boil Point(°C): 2750 °C
• Melt Point(°C): 1535°C
• Molecular Weight: 55.840 g/mol
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 0
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Exact Mass: 55.9349 Da
• Monoisotopic Mass: 55.9349 Da
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 0.000 Ų
• Heavy Atom Count: 1
• Formal Charge: 0
• Complexity: 0.000
• Isotope Atom Count: 0
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
• Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
• The total count of all stereochemical bonds: 0
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?

This product is supplied at ≥99% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.

How should this product be stored?

Store at room temperature under argon. It is supplied under an argon blanket; reseal under inert gas after each use.

How is this product shipped?

This product ships under standard ambient conditions. No temperature-controlled packaging is required.

What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?

The CAS Number is 7439-89-6, the molecular formula is Fe, and the molecular weight is 55.85 g/mol. InChIKey XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What documentation is provided?

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