Description
Iron(III) p-Toluenesulfonate (CAS No. 77214-82-5) is a highly versatile iron-based salt of p-toluenesulfonic acid, with the molecular formula C21H21FeO9S3. This compound is widely recognized for its role as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in polymerization and esterification reactions. Its high solubility in polar organic solvents and stability under various reaction conditions make it a preferred choice for researchers and industrial chemists. Available in high-purity grades, this product is rigorously tested to ensure consistency and performance in demanding applications. Suitable for use in electrochemical processes, material science, and specialty chemical synthesis.
Properties
- CAS Number: 77214-82-5
- Complexity: 193
- IUPAC Name: ferric;4-methylbenzenesulfonate
- InChI: InChI=1S/3C7H8O3S.Fe/c3*1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)11(8,9)10;/h3*2-5H,1H3,(H,8,9,10);/q;;;+3/p-3
- InChI Key: FYMCOOOLDFPFPN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
- Exact Mass: 568.969706
- Molecular Formula: C21H21FeO9S3
- Molecular Weight: 569.4
- SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-].CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-].CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Fe+3]
- Topological: 197
- Monoisotopic Mass: 568.969706
- Synonyms: Iron(III) p-toluenesulfonate, 77214-82-5, Ferric p-toluenesulfonate, Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, iron(3+) salt, p-Tolyenesulfonic acid ferric salt, Iron (III) tris(4-methylbenzenesulfonate), DTXSID6072847, EC 420-960-8, Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, iron(3+) salt (3:1), DTXCID9047960, 420-960-8, 807-886-5, Iron(III) 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, iron(3+);4-methylbenzenesulfonate, MFCD01766290, C21H21FeO9S3, iron (iii) p-toluenesulfonate, SCHEMBL144480, FYMCOOOLDFPFPN-UHFFFAOYSA-K, AKOS015840443, AS-15972, SY047664, F16469, A839006, ferric 4-methylbenzenesulfonate;Iron(III) p-toluenesulfonate
Application
Iron(III) p-toluenesulfonate is extensively used as a catalyst in the polymerization of conductive polymers, such as polyaniline and polypyrrole, due to its strong oxidizing properties. It also serves as an efficient Lewis acid in esterification and Friedel-Crafts reactions, enabling high-yield synthetic pathways. In material science, it is employed for surface treatment and as a dopant for enhancing electrical conductivity in polymer films.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264+P265, P280, P305+P354+P338, and P317
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Eye Dam. 1 (100%)
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