Description

Ferric Chloride Anhydrous CP 500g

Ferric Chloride Anhydrous CP is primarily used as a chemical reagent for detecting phenolic compounds (like in a “phenol test”) through colorimetric reactions, acting as a catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, and sometimes as a drying agent; it can also be used for etching printed circuit boards due to its strong acidic nature when dissolved in water.
Key applications:
Phenol identification:
When added to a compound containing a phenol group, ferric chloride produces a distinct color change, allowing for the identification of phenols in a sample.
Organic synthesis catalyst:
Due to its Lewis acidic properties, ferric chloride anhydrous can act as a catalyst in various organic reactions, facilitating the formation of new chemical bonds.
Drying agent:
In certain reactions, the anhydrous form of ferric chloride can be used to remove water molecules from a reaction mixture.