Methanesulfonic acid, iron(2+) salt (2:1)
CAS: 56525-23-6
Category: Inorganic Chemicals
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%; High-Purity Grade ≥99%; Research Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C2H6FeO6S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 246.03 |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid, odorless or with slight sulfurous odor; hygroscopic. |
| Packaging | 25 kg fiber drum with polyethylene inner bag; 500 g, 1 kg, or 5 kg aluminum foil bags for laboratory/research use. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and iron ion qualitative analysis; Iron content — Complexometric titration with EDTA or ICP-OES (ASTM E415); Methanesulfonate content — Ion chromatography (IC) or HPLC; Purity — ICP-OES/ICP-MS elemental analysis; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E1064); Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Insoluble matter — Gravimetric method. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Store under inert atmosphere for long-term preservation if high purity is required. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an iron(II) source and catalyst precursor in chemical synthesis. Commonly applied in electrochemical processes, organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate preparation, and as a ferrous salt reagent in laboratory research. It can also be used as a component in iron plating solutions and specialty metal processing formulations.