Ferric chloride 10 % solution by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Iron(III) chloride, this is a chloride salt of iron. The reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 37 C, and a boiling point of 280 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No. 10025-77-1 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: FeCl3.6H2O Molecular weight: 270.30 Assay: 98 %Ferric chloride has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Ferric chloride is widely used in sewage treatment and drinking water production. It is additionally used in etching copper in the production of printed circuit boards. As a catalyst, ferric chloride is used in the reaction between ethylene with chlorine, forming ethylene dichloride. It additionally catalyzes reactions such as chlorination of aromatic compounds and Friedel-Crafts reaction of aromatics. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.