Title: Ferric Thiocyanate
CAS Registry Number: 4119-52-2
Synonyms: Ferric sulfocyanate; ferric sulfocyanide
Molecular Formula: C3FeN3S3
Molecular Weight: 230.09
Percent Composition: C 15.66%, Fe 24.27%, N 18.26%, S 41.81%
Line Formula: Fe(SCN)3
Literature References: Prepn:
Gmelins, Iron (8th ed.) part B, 747-761 (1932).
Derivative Type: Sesquihydrate
Properties: Red, deliquesc crystals. Dec on heating. Sol in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, pyridine, ethyl acetate. Practically insol in CHCl3, CCl4, CS2, toluene.
Keep well closed.
Use: Analytical reagent.