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Molecular Formula: C10H10Fe

Appearance	Orange yellow powder
Purity	≥ 99%
Melting point	172~174°C
Free Fe content	≤ 200 ppm
Insoluble matter in benzene	≤ 0.3 %

Product Name: Ferrocene
Synonyms: BIS(CYCLOPENTADIEN)IRON;
BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)IRON;
FERROCENE;IRON DICYCLOPENTADIENYL;
di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yliron;
DICYCLOPENTADIENYLIRON;
DICYCLOPENTADIENYLIRON(II)
CAS: 102-54-5

Product Categories: Organometallics;
Classes of Metal Compounds;Fe (Iron) Compounds;Ferrocenes;
Metallocenes;Transition Metal Compounds;metallocene

Ferrocene Chemical Properties
mp 172-174 °C(lit.)
bp 249 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 0.03 mm Hg ( 40 °C)
Fp 100°C
storage temp. Flammables area
Water Solubility practically insoluble
Sensitive Air & Moisture Sensitive
Merck 14,4037
Sublimation 100 ºC
Safety Information
Hazard Codes F,Xn,N
Risk Statements 11-22-51/53
Safety Statements 61-22

Ferrocene Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties solid
General Description Orange crystalline solid or orange-yellow powder. Sublimes above 212°F. Camphor odor.
Air & Water Reactions Sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and may be sensitive to light. Insoluble in water.

Appearance	Orange yellow powder
Purity	≥ 99%
Melting point	172~174°C
Free Fe content	≤ 200 ppm
Insoluble matter in benzene	≤ 0.3 %
Physical and chemical properties	It is a kind of metallo-organic compound. It is orange yellow powder under room temperature with camphor smell. Melting point=> 172℃ -174℃ ; boiling point=> 249℃ ; insoluble in water, 10% sodium hydroxide and hot concentrated hydrochloric acid; easily soluble in diluted nitric acid, concentrated sulfuric acid, benzene, diethyl ether, gasoline oil, diesel oil, tetrahydrofuran.
Uses	As additive of energy-saving smoke abatement and combustion-supporting; added in various fuels, for example, diesel oil, gasoline oil, heavy oil and coal; as additive of rocket fuel, anti-explosive agent of gasoline oil, curing agent of rubber and silicon resin, as ultraviolet light absorber

Molecular Formula: C10H10Fe
Molecular Weight: 186.03
Hazard Symbols: F,Xn,N
UN Number: UN 1325 4.1/PG 2
WGKGermany: 2
PackingGroup: II
HS Code: 29310095

Appearance	Orange yellow powder/crystal
Melting point,℃	172.0~174.0
Toluene insoluble, %	≤ 0.30
Free iron, ppm	≤ 200.0
Assay, %	≥ 99.0

Purity: 98%
Smile code: [CH]12=[CH]3[CH-]4[CH]5=[CH]1[Fe+2]32546789[CH]%10=[CH]6[CH-]7[CH]8=[CH]%109
MDL Number: MFCD00001427
MolFormula: Fe(C5H5)2
MolWeight: 186.0300
Available in stock: 42100

Smile code:
[CH]12=[CH]3[CH-]4[CH]5=[CH]1[Fe+2]32546789[CH]%10=[CH]6[CH-]7[CH]8=[CH]%109
MDL Number:
MFCD00001427
Purity :
98%
Available in stock:
42110 g

Appearance	Orange powder
Assay	99%+
Properties	1,Ferrocene has the smell of camphor,melting point of 172-174ºC,boiling point of 249ºC. 2,It is soluble in organic solvents such asbenzene,diethyl ether,mathanol,ethylalcohol,gasoline,diesel oil,and kerosene,but not in aqueous. 3,It is chemically and thermodynamically stable and good at anti-radiation.
Application	1,Fuel catalyst and gasoline antiknock. 2,Polymer catalyst protective agent and stabilizer in plastic,fuser,cellulose etc. 3,Efficient and versatile additive and chemical reagent widely used in industry,agriculture,medicine,spaceflight etc.
Packing	25kg /supersack bag or 25kg /paper drum as needed