Ferrocene

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Molecular Formula:

Fe(C5H5)2

Molecular Weight:

186.03

CAS Number:

102-54-5

Catalog Number:

102-54-5

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Molecular Formula:

Fe(C5H5)2

Molecular Weight:

186.03

Description

Ferrocene is an organometallic compound with the formula Fe(C5H5)2. It is the prototypical metallocene, a type of organometallic chemical compound consisting of two cyclopentadienyl rings bound on opposite sides of a central metal atom. Such organometallic compounds are also known as sandwich compounds. The rapid growth of organometallic chemistry is often attributed to the excitement arising from the discovery of ferrocene and its many analogues.

Synonyms

Bis(cyclopentadienyl)iron; Bis(η-cyclopentadienyl)iron; Bis(η-cyclopentadienyl)iron; Catane TM; Di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yliron; Di-πcyclopentadienyl iron; Dicyclopentadienyliron; Ferrotsen; Iron bis(cyclopentadienide); Iron dicyclopentadienyl; Iron, bis(η -2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; NSC 2033; NSC 209798; NSC 44012; PLUTOcen F-C; PLUTOcen G

IUPAC Name

cyclopenta-1,3-diene;iron(2+)

Canonical SMILES

[CH-]1C=CC=C1.[CH-]1C=CC=C1.[Fe+2]

InChI

InChI=1S/2C5H5.Fe/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;/h2*1-5H;/q2*-1;+2

InChI Key

KTWOOEGAPBSYNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

249°C

Melting Point

173-174°C

Flash Point

100ºC

Purity

95%

Density

1.49 g/cm3

Solubility

Soluble in Benzene, Ethanol, Ethyl Ether

Appearance

yellow to orange powder

Application

Ferrocene is used as a catalyst for vulcanization, acceleration, and polymerization, as a chemical intermediate for polymeric compounds such as high temperature polymers, as an antiknock additive for gasoline, as a coating for missiles and satellites, and as a high-temperature lubricant.

Storage

Store at RT

Refractive Index

1.4465 (20ºC)

Stability

Stable at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable.

LogP

2.63090

Vapor Pressure

0.03 mm Hg ( 40 °C)

Safety Information

Hazards

H228:
Flammable solid.
H302:
Harmful if swallowed.
H319:
Causes serious eye irritation.
H335:
May cause respiratory irritation.
H373:
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement

P210:
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking.
P260:
Do not breathe dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P264:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+P340+P312:
IF INHALED:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P370+P378:
In case of fire:
Use for extinction:

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