Ferric orthophosphate

About Ferric orthophosphate

Ferric orthophosphate is a transition metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 10045-86-0 with a typical assay of 26–32%. The compound has the formula FeO4P, corresponding to a molecular weight of 150.82 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is iron(3+) phosphate. Common synonyms include Ironphosphate (FePO4) (7CI) and Escargo.

The material typically appears as yellow to brown to white green to light green powder or crystals or chunks. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include materials research and chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ferric orthophosphate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014670
CAS Number	10045-86-0
IUPAC name	iron(3+) phosphate
Molecular formula	FeO₄P
Molecular weight	150.82 g/mol
Exact mass	150.8884
Purity / assay	26–32%
HSN code	28352990
InChIKey	WBJZTOZJJYAKHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[Fe+3]
PubChem CID	24861

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Yellow to brown to white green to light green powder or crystals or chunks
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	86.3 Å²
Synonyms	Ironphosphate (FePO4) (7CI), Escargo, Ferramol, Ferricphosphate, Iron orthophosphate, Iron phosphate, Iron(III) phosphate, Phosphoric acid, iron(3+) salt (1:1), Iron phosphate (FePO4), Iron(3+) phosphate, (1:1), FePO4, lithium ferric phosphate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ferric orthophosphate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ferric orthophosphate is 10045-86-0. It is also known as Ironphosphate (FePO4) (7CI), Escargo, Ferramol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ferric orthophosphate?

Ferric orthophosphate has the molecular formula FeO4P and a molecular weight of 150.82 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is iron(3+) phosphate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ferric orthophosphate can I order?

We supply Ferric orthophosphate in (26–32%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ferric orthophosphate?

Yes. Every lot of Ferric orthophosphate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ferric orthophosphate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ferric orthophosphate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.