Iron(III) azide

Iron(III) azide
Names
Other names
  • Ferric azide
  • Iron triazide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/Fe.3N3/c;3*1-3-2/q+3;3*-1
    Key: MKNZTJIHKCVUHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [N-]=[N+]=[N-].[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Fe+3]
Properties
Fe(N3)3
Molar mass 181.9053 g/mol
Appearance Dark brown solid[1]
Melting point Explodes
Solubility Soluble in methanol
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS01: Explosive
Danger
Related compounds
Other cations
 Cobalt(II) azide
Nickel(II) azide
Copper(II) azide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Iron(III) azide, also called ferric azide, is a chemical compound with the formula Fe(N3)3. It is an extremely explosive, impact-sensitive, hygroscopic dark brown solid. This compound is used to prepare various azidoalkanes, such as n-butyl azide, from alkenes via formation of alkylboranes and subsequent anti-Markovnikov addition of azide group.[2]

  1. ^ "10". Chemical Abstracts: Volume 11. the University of Michigan: American Chemical Society. 1917. p. 2901.
  2. ^ Andrew D. White (2001). "Iron(III) Azide". Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. doi:10.1002/047084289X.ri053. ISBN 0471936235.