Iron(II) bromide hydrate (CAS 13463-12-2)

Iron(II) bromide hydrate presents itself as a green crystalline solid with good solubility in water. This compound tends to form stable complexes with iron ions, more so than uncomplexed iron ions. Commonly used in x-ray diffraction studies focusing on iron-containing substances, it also finds utility as an analytical reagent for elemental analysis and in diethyl ether applications. It can be crafted either through elimination reactions or by combining a salt like monosodium salt with hydrobromic acid. Iron(II) bromide hydrate is notable for forming chelate complexes with different ligands and exhibiting magnetic characteristics. The compound is versatile in scientific research, playing roles in catalysis, organic synthesis, material science, and electrochemistry. It′s a catalyst in reactions like the Suzuki coupling and serves as a foundational material for creating various organic structures such as amides and esters. It′s a precursor in magnetic material synthesis and a candidate for electrode materials in electrochemical instruments.