Iron(II) acetate

Iron(II) acetate
Other names Ferrous acetate
Identifiers
CAS number	3094-87-9 Y
PubChem	161387
ChemSpider	17323 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES [Fe+2].[O-]C(=O)C.[O-]C(=O)C
InChI InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Fe/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 Y Key: LNOZJRCUHSPCDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L Y InChI=1/2C2H4O2.Fe/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 Key: LNOZJRCUHSPCDZ-NUQVWONBAS
Properties
Molecular formula	Fe(C2H3O2)2
Molar mass	173.93 g/mol
Melting point	190–200 °C (dec)
Solubility in other solvents	Very soluble
Hazards
NFPA 704	0 2 0
LD50	492 mg/kg scu-rat
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Iron(II) acetate is an off-white or light brown solid ionic compound of iron. It is highly soluble in water and it forms a light green tetrahydrate. Iron(II) acetate is manufactured from scrap iron and acetic acid, and it is used as a mordant by the dye industry. Ebonizing wood is one such process.

It can also be made by the reaction of ferrous oxide or ferrous hydroxide with concentrated acetic acid.