Iron(III) bromide

Iron(III) bromide
Names
IUPAC name
Iron(III) bromide
Other names
Ferric bromide
Iron tribromide
tribromoiron
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.030.069
EC Number
  • 233-089-1
UNII
  • InChI=1S/3BrH.Fe/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 Y
    Key: FEONEKOZSGPOFN-UHFFFAOYSA-K N
  • InChI=1/3BrH.Fe/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
    Key: FEONEKOZSGPOFN-DFZHHIFOAP
  • [Fe](Br)(Br)Br
Properties
FeBr3
Molar mass 295.56 g mol−1
Appearance brown solid
Odor odorless
Density 4.50 g cm−3
Melting point 200 °C (392 °F; 473 K) (decomposes)
Structure
Trigonal, hR24
R-3, No. 148
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
corrosive
GHS labelling:
Warning
H315, H319, H335
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
3
0
0
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Iron(III) bromide is the chemical compound with the formula FeBr3. Also known as ferric bromide, this red-brown odorless compound is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in the halogenation of aromatic compounds. It dissolves in water to give acidic solutions.