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Ferric Chloride Anhydrous
Ferric Chloride Anhydrous (Product Code: SCL-845/166) is the water-free form of iron(III) chloride, used to prepare the neutral ferric chloride reagent that identifies phenols, enols and acetate ions in chemistry laboratories. Teaching and industrial laboratories buy it as 500 gm of analytical reagent, packed with an MSDS, and college courses also use it as a Lewis acid catalyst in synthesis. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a chemistry consumables supplier in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | SCL-845/166 |
| Chemical | Ferric chloride (iron(III) chloride), anhydrous |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Net weight | 500 gm |
| MSDS | Supplied with the pack |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Ferric Chloride Anhydrous Used For?
For the phenol test, a dilute ferric chloride solution is neutralised with a few drops of dilute alkali until a faint permanent turbidity appears, then filtered. A drop added to phenol gives a violet colour, and salicylic acid and other enolic compounds give related violet to red shades. In anion analysis, the same neutral reagent turns a solution of an acetate deep red, and boiling throws down a brown precipitate, so it belongs in any school salt analysis kit. Iron(III) ions are also confirmed with potassium ferrocyanide (Prussian blue) and thiocyanate (blood-red).
The anhydrous solid is strongly hygroscopic and fumes in moist air, releasing hydrogen chloride, and it dissolves in water with noticeable heat. Open the pack only briefly, weigh quickly in a dry beaker, add the solid slowly to water rather than the reverse, and store the tightly sealed container in a dry cabinet away from metals it can corrode.
Supplier
Under the ScienceLab name, Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited of Ambala, Haryana, supplies Ferric Chloride Anhydrous to schools, colleges and industry laboratories. The company sources identification-test reagents such as this one for customers in India and international markets, alongside the reagent bottles and glassware used to store and handle them. Details are on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Chemistry Lab Products
Samples and reagents used with ferric chloride in identification tests:
- Phenol — gives the characteristic violet colour with neutral ferric chloride.
- Ammonium Acetate — a known acetate for the red colour and brown precipitate test.
- Potassium Ferrocyanide — confirms iron(III) as Prussian blue.
- Sodium Thiocyanate — gives a blood-red colour with ferric ions.
- Reagent Bottles For Solids — for keeping a small, well-sealed working stock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Ferric Chloride Anhydrous and hydrated ferric chloride?
Ferric Chloride Anhydrous contains no water of crystallisation, so it carries more iron per gram than the hydrated salt. It absorbs moisture rapidly and fumes in damp air, which makes quick weighing and airtight storage essential.
How much Ferric Chloride Anhydrous is supplied per pack?
Each pack of Ferric Chloride Anhydrous (SCL-845/166) contains 500 gm of analytical reagent grade solid, supplied with an MSDS. Transfer a small working stock into a well-sealed reagent bottle so the main pack is opened as rarely as possible.
How is neutral ferric chloride made from Ferric Chloride Anhydrous?
To make neutral ferric chloride, dissolve a little Ferric Chloride Anhydrous in water, add dilute alkali drop by drop until a slight precipitate persists, then filter. Prepare the reagent fresh for each practical session for reliable phenol and acetate tests.
What safety precautions does Ferric Chloride Anhydrous need?
Ferric Chloride Anhydrous is corrosive and releases acid fumes when it meets moisture. Wear gloves and goggles, add the solid slowly to water rather than the reverse, and read the MSDS that comes with the product before use.
What is the shelf life of Ferric Chloride Anhydrous?
The shelf life of Ferric Chloride Anhydrous depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so no fixed period is given here. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted through the contact page; once opened, keeping out humid air matters most.
Who supplies Ferric Chloride Anhydrous (SCL-845/166)?
Ferric Chloride Anhydrous (SCL-845/166) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. The company provides analysis reagents and laboratory glassware to schools, colleges and industrial laboratories in India and international markets.
Can you quote Ferric Chloride Anhydrous for bulk or overseas delivery?
Yes, Ferric Chloride Anhydrous can be quoted for India and international markets. Share the quantity and destination so we can confirm suitable packing and transport options for this corrosive, moisture-sensitive solid before sending the quotation.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
