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Ferrocene

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Ferrocene, Dicyclopentadienyliron, Iron dicyclopentadienyl

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C5H5)2Fe
CAS Number:
102-54-5
Molecular Weight:
186.03
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Index Number:
203-039-3
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00001427
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vapor pressure

3.4 hPa ( 100 °C)

Quality Segment

200

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

crystals

autoignition temp.

>150 °C

potency

1320 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >3000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rat)

density

1.49 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

500 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[Fe+2].[c-H]2cccc2.[c-H]1cccc1

InChI

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

InChI key

KTWOOEGAPBSYNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Spin and Charge Interactions between Nanographene Host and Ferrocene: This study investigates the charge transfer mechanisms between ferrocene molecules and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), exploring magnetic interactions and potential applications in electronic devices (A Suzuki et al., 2024).
  • Development of Novel Immobilized Copper–Ligand Complex for Click Chemistry of Biomolecules: Research on coumarin-ferrocene triazoles for potential use in biochemical applications, highlighting small molecule interactions and novel click chemistry approaches (R Kandler et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Flam. Sol. 1 - Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Inhalation

target_organs

Liver

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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