Iron(III) 4-methylbenzenesulfonate hexahydrate

• CAT Number: L046131
• CAS Number: 312619-41-3
• Molecular Formula: C21H36FeO15S3
• Molecular Weight: 680.5
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: iron;4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid;hexahydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/3C7H8O3S.Fe.6H2O/c3*1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)11(8,9)10;;;;;;;/h3*2-5H,1H3,(H,8,9,10);;6*1H2
• InChIKey: XPFWAQOANCMPNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• 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-].O.O.O.O.O.O.[Fe+3]

Iron(III) 4-methylbenzenesulfonate hexahydrate is an iron-containing coordination compound with 4-methylbenzenesulfonate ligands, commonly used in catalysis and materials science research. The compound’s iron center, combined with the sulfonate ligands, enhances its utility in oxidation reactions and redox processes, making it valuable in organic synthesis and environmental applications. The hexahydrate form provides stability and solubility, supporting its use in aqueous systems. This compound is ideal for developing catalysts and studying iron-mediated transformations in chemical and industrial research.