Ferrocene

• CAT Number: R030430
• CAS Number: 102-54-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀Fe
• Molecular Weight: 186.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Bis(cyclopentadienyl)iron; Bis(η-cyclopentadienyl)iron; Bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)iron; Catane TM; Di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yliron; Di-π-cyclopentadienyl Iron; Dicyclopentadienyliron; Ferrotsen; Iron Bis(cyclopentadienide); Iron Dicyclopentadienyl; bis(
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: cyclopenta-1,3-diene;iron(2+)
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C5H5.Fe/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;/h2*1-5H;/q2*-1;+2
• InChIKey: KTWOOEGAPBSYNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [CH-]1C=CC=C1.[CH-]1C=CC=C1.[Fe+2]

Ferrocene（Cat No.:R030430）, is an organometallic compound consisting of a sandwich-like structure with two cyclopentadienyl anions (C₅H₅⁻) “sandwiching” an iron (Fe²⁺) cation. It is a distinctive and well-studied compound in the field of organometallic chemistry. Ferrocene exhibits remarkable thermal and chemical stability, making it a valuable compound in various applications. It has been used as a catalyst, an additive in fuel formulations to improve combustion efficiency, and as a precursor in the synthesis of other organometallic compounds.