Ferrocene: An Iconic Organometallic Compound
Technical Data Sheet
Ferrocene Crystal
Physical Properties:
| Formula | C10H10Fe | CAS - NO | 102-54-5 |
| U.N-NO | 1325 | Class | 4.1 |
Ferrocene (dicyclopentadienyliron) can be used: As a scaffold for chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis.
Product details
Ferrocene is a crystal with orange needle-like structure that sublimates at temperatures higher than 100℃ and melts at 172.5-173℃. Its boiling point is 249℃. It is soluble in dilute nitric acid, concentrated sulfuric acid, benzene, petroleum and tetrahydrofuran and generates bluish fluorescence-containing deep red solution in dilute nitric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid. It is insoluble in water, 10% sodium hydroxide and hot concentrated hydrochloric acid, and it remains stable in air. Ferrocene has a strong property of UV absorbing and great thermostability, withstanding heating up to 470℃. It has a camphor-like scent and can be evaporated with water vapor. Ferrocene is neither dissolved nor decomposed in boiling solutions of these solvents.
2. Application:
| Uses | In ultraviolet stabilizers and smoke depressants for polymers; to increase the burn rate of rocket propellants; to prevent erosion of space capsule shields; to improve the viscosity of lubricants; to catalyze polymerization reactions; to catalyze combustion; some derivatives used as hematinic agents |
| Uses | 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. |
| Uses | Antiknock additive for gasoline; catalyst. |
3. Safety instructions: Low toxic. LD50(Rat)> 1320mg/kg; Mouse, oral: LD50> 832mg/kg.
4. Packing: Woven bag (lined with plastic bag), net weight: 25 kg/bag.
5. Storage: Sealed preservation. Store at cool and ventilate. Avoid sunlight and heat. The shelf life is 12 months after manufacturer date. It is still available if retest result is qualified after expire date
6. Transportation: Keep upright when transported. Avoid violent collision and exposure. Do not transport with strong oxidizers.
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7.Chemical Parameters:
| Item | Index | ||
| Content: | 99.9% min | 99%min | 98%min. |
| Free Fe Content: | 0.01% max | 0.01%max | 0.02 %max. |
| Moisture: | 0.03% max | 0.1%max | 0.3 %max. |
| Insoluble matter in benzene | 0.15% max | 0.3%max | 0.5max |
PACKAGE:Packed in 25kg cardboard drum or 25kg bag..
Production Methods
Ferrocene is produced from the reaction of cyclopentadiene with reduced iron in the presence of metal oxides. There is also a two-stage production process in which produced iron (II)oxide (stage 1) is reacted with cyclopentadiene.
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