lron(lll)2-Ethylhexanoate

Product Information

English Name: Iron(III) 2-Ethylhexanoate

CAS Number: 7321-53-1

Molecular Formula: C24H45FeO6

Molecular Weight: 485.456

Appearance

Dark‑red liquid

Physicochemical Properties

Dark‑red liquid. Iron(III) 2‑ethylhexanoate is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents, typically xylene, aromatic solvents, white oil, heptane, acrylic acid, etc. Suitable solvents can be selected per customer requirements.

Applications

Drying agents for paints and inks, color enhancers for ceramics, furniture, catalysts for chemical reactions, etc.

Packaging

Packaged in ton containers or as specified by the customer.

Storage

During storage and transportation, the product should be kept in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse and protected from direct heat and light.

1. Product Overview

Iron(III) 2-Ethylhexanoate , also widely known as Iron Isooctanoate, is a high-efficiency organic iron salt compound with the CAS number 7321-53-1. It is a dark red homogeneous liquid with stable chemical properties, insoluble in water but fully soluble in common organic solvents including xylene, aromatic solvents, heptane and white oil. This product complies with TSCA and REACH standards, featuring low volatility, good dispersion and high catalytic activity, which makes it a versatile industrial additive widely used in coatings, inks, resin manufacturing and ceramic industries.

2. Key Product Specifications

• Chemical Name : Iron(III) 2-Ethylhexanoate / Iron Isooctanoate
• CAS Number : 7321-53-1
• Molecular Formula : C₂₄H₄₅FeO₆
• Appearance : Dark red transparent liquid
• Solubility : Insoluble in water, completely soluble in organic solvents
• Flash Point (Closed Cup) : ≥70℃
• Viscosity (40℃) : 700-800 mPa·s
• Specific Gravity (40℃) : 1.002 g/cm³
• Stability : No precipitation, excellent solution stability under normal storage conditions

3. Core Features & Advantages

• Efficient Drying & Curing Performance : Acts as a high-performance auxiliary drier and curing accelerator, effectively boosting surface drying and through drying of oxidative polymerization paints, greatly improving production efficiency.
• Excellent Compatibility : Perfectly compatible with alkyd resins, unsaturated polyester resins and various coating systems, no adverse impact on paint film gloss and color.
• Stable & Long-lasting Activity : Adopts refined synthesis technology with uniform active ingredient distribution, maintaining stable catalytic and drying effects during long-term use.
• Low Impurity & High Purity : Strict quality control ensures low impurity content, suitable for high-standard coating, ink and ceramic color glaze applications.
• Industry Compliance : Registered in TSCA and REACH, safe for industrial commercial use, compliant with international environmental protection standards.

4. Wide Industrial Applications

Iron(III) 2-Ethylhexanoate is an essential functional additive in multiple industrial fields, with core applications as follows:

• Coating & Ink Industry : Used as a high-efficiency auxiliary drier for alkyd paints, industrial coatings and printing inks, accelerating paint film curing, shortening drying time and enhancing film hardness and wear resistance. Especially suitable for light-colored coating systems with no color contamination.
• Unsaturated Polyester Resin : Serves as an excellent curing promoter, working synergistically with cobalt salt primary accelerators to speed up room-temperature curing of polyester resins, widely applied in FRP products, artificial stone and composite material manufacturing.
• Organic Synthesis Catalyst : Used as a catalyst for oxidation and polymerization reactions in organic synthesis, improving reaction efficiency and product yield.
• Ceramic Industry : Applied as an organic colorant for ceramic color glazes, providing uniform coloring effect and improving glaze surface finish.
• Other Fields : Usable as biological growth additives and industrial auxiliary agents in fine chemical industries.

5. Packaging, Storage & Transportation

• Packaging : Standard industrial packaging (customizable), sealed packaging to prevent volatilization and contamination.