Ferrous cation

HCID 27284

Basic information

CAS
12249-26-2
Standard SMILES
[Fe+2]
InChIKey
CWYNVVGOOAEACU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
Fe+2
Average molar mass
55.84 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
55.93384034

Overview

Iron(2+) is an iron cation, a monoatomic dication and a divalent metal cation. It has a role as a cofactor, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a human metabolite.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Ferrous cation
IUPAC
iron(2+)
English name
Iron, ion (Fe2+)
Molecular formula
Fe+2
Molecular weight
55.845

Names & synonyms

Ferrous cationFerrous ionsUNII-GW89581OWRGW89581OWRPyrite8137RefChem:55194ferrous ionIron(2+)Fe2+Iron divalent ionFerrousIron dication
Show more names
IRONII
Iron, ion (Fe2+)15438-31-0Iron (II) ionIron ion(2+)Iron (Fe 2+)Iron(II)iron(2+) ionIRON, ION(Fe 2+)

Database identifiers

CAS
12249-26-2、1317-63-1、15438-31-0、68187-35-9
PubChem CID
27284
DTXSID
DTXSID4042672
ChEBI
CHEBI:29033
UNII
GW89581OWR
EC Number
215-278-0、614-362-8

Properties

Computed structural properties

Topological polar surface area
0 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
1

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesMineral Dusts -> Other Mineral Dusts
Melting Point1538 °C
Physical Description · 2 items

Reddish-brown odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [Hoover Color MSDS]

Solid

Physicochemical properties

FDA UNII
89581 OWR · GW89581OWR
EPA Substance Registry System
Ferrous ion (15438-31-0)

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 3 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (5 of 5) of all reports.

Not Classified

Aggregated GHS information provided per 5 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: Limonite

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004

Limonite: Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.

Iron, ion (Fe2+): Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Limonite: Environment tier I assessment
Hazards SummaryMay cause minor irritation; Chronic inhalation exposure may cause respiratory disease; [Hoover Color MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot Classified

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Tissue LocationsBrain
Cellular LocationsExtracellular
Metabolite PathwaysAcute Intermittent Porphyria

Uses & manufacturing

UsesPermitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
General Manufacturing InformationLimonite: ACTIVE

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Iron(2+) is a divalent metal cation, an iron cation and a monoatomic dication. It has a role as a human metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a mouse metabolite and a cofactor.

Related reactions

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Compound notes

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