Ferbam

Description

Iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate · CAS 14484-64-1 · C9H18FeN3S6. UNII SKM8W5154H. Melting Point: 180 °C; Solubility: 0.01 % (NIOSH, 2024); Solubility: In water, 130 mg/L at 25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	14484-64-1
PubChem CID	26710
Molecular formula	C9H18FeN3S6
IUPAC name	tris(N,N-dimethylcarbamodithioate);iron(3+)
UNII (FDA)	SKM8W5154H

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	416.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	6
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	415.917435
Monoisotopic Mass	415.917435
Topological Polar Surface Area	109
Heavy Atom Count	19
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	54.3

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	180 °C
Solubility	0.01 % (NIOSH, 2024)
Solubility	In water, 130 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility	0.01%
Density	approx 0.6 kg/L
Vapor Pressure	0 mmHg (approx) (NIOSH, 2024)
Vapor Pressure	0 mmHg (approx)
LogP	log Kow = -1.60
Decomposition	...Decomposes above 180 °C
Decomposition	180 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Ferbam is a dark brown to black odorless solid. Used as a fungicide. (NIOSH, 2024)
• Dark brown to black, odorless solid. [fungicide]; [NIOSH]
• ODOURLESS BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
• Dark brown to black, odorless solid.
• Dark brown to black, odorless solid. [fungicide]
• Black or dark-colored fluffy powder

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H315, H319, H335, H400, H410, H320, H330, H336

Documented Uses

• Fungicide used on fruit, nuts, vegetables, ornamental crops, in household applications; [HSDB]
• It is mainly used for protection of foliage against fungal pathogens including taphrina deformans of peaches at 175 g/100 L.
• For citrus to control postbloom fruit drop.
• Dimethyl amine and carbon disulfide react to give dimethylthiocarbamate. Reaction of that material with soluble ferric salts gives ferbam.
• Prepared from sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate and a solution of a ferric salt
• 3.5X10+5 lbs a.i./yr used in US agriculture (1989)

Synonyms

Ferbam; 14484-64-1; Ferric dimethyldithiocarbamate; Iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate; Trimanzone; Cormate; DTXSID8020624; Fermacide; Fermate; Ferradow; Hexaferb; Hokmate; Karbam Black; Iron, tris(dimethyldithiocarbamato)-; Iron dimethyldithiocarbamate; DTXCID20624

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate?

CAS 14484-64-1; molecular formula C9H18FeN3S6; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate known by?

Ferbam, 14484-64-1, Ferric dimethyldithiocarbamate, Iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate, Trimanzone, Cormate.

Is Iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315, H319, H335, H400, H410.

What are the key physical properties of Iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate?

Melting Point: 180 °C; Solubility: 0.01 % (NIOSH, 2024); Solubility: In water, 130 mg/L at 25 °C; Solubility: 0.01%.

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