Potassium trioxalatoferrate(III) CAS 5936-11-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.5936-11-8
Molecular FormulaC6FeO12
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Potassium trioxalatoferrate(III) CAS 5936-11-8 chemical structure

Description

Potassium trioxalatoferrate(III) (CAS 5936-11-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6FeO12KH2O and a molecular weight of 377.01 g/mol.

Structurally, Potassium trioxalatoferrate(III) (C6FeO12KH2O) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 377.01 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Potassium trioxalatoferrate(III) meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6FeO12 K H2O
Molecular Weight377.01 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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