Ferrocene

CAS	102-54-5
Structure
Synonyms	Bis(eta-cyclopentadienyl) iron
IUPAC Name	Cyclopenta-1,3-diene;iron(2+)
Molecular Weight	186.03
Molecular Formula	C10Fe
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	172-174 °C
Flash Point	100 °C
Purity	95%+
Density	1.49 g/cm³
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water
Appearance	Orange crystal
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 below +30 °C
MDL Number	MFCD00001427
Packaging	100, 500 g
RefractiveIndex	1.4465 (20ºC)
Stability	Stable at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable.
Vapor Pressure	0.03 mm Hg ( 40 °C)

If the product of interest is not available in our catalog, please contact us to see if there is any relevant stock or other purchase channels.