4016. Ferric Acetate, Basic

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10450-55-2
Bis(acetato-κO)hydroxyiron; basic iron(III) acetate.
C4H7FeO5; mol wt 190.94.
C 25.16%, H 3.70%, Fe 29.25%, O 41.90%.
Fe(OH)(CH3COO)2.

Description and references

Prepd by heating ferric acetate soln: Casey, Doyle in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology vol. 12 (Interscience, New York, 2nd ed., 1967) p 24.

Properties

Brownish-red scales or amorphous powder; faint acetic odor. Practically insol in water; sol in alcohol, acids. Protect from light.

Use

In the textile industry as a mordant in dyeing and printing, and for the weighting of silk and felt; as wood preservative; in leather dyes.