Ferrocene

Fe(C₅H₅)₂

IUPAC: Bis(eta5-cyclopentadienyl)iron

CAS: 102-54-5

Overview

Ferrocene was the first sandwich compound discovered, with an iron atom sandwiched between two cyclopentadienyl rings. Its discovery revolutionized organometallic chemistry.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Iron Fe 1 55.8450

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
5.4%
C
Carbon ×10
64.6%
Fe
Iron ×1
30.0%

Uses

  • • Fuel additive (anti-knock)
  • • Catalyst
  • • Materials science research
  • • Electrochemistry reference

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Its discovery in 1951 founded the field of organometallic chemistry, earning a Nobel Prize

Structure

SMILES

C1=C[CH]C=C1.C1=C[CH]C=C1.[Fe]

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
186.03 g/mol
Density
1.4900 g/cm³
Melting Point
172.5 °C
Boiling Point
249.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
186.0132
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
38.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferrocene?
Ferrocene (Fe(C₅H₅)₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Bis(eta5-cyclopentadienyl)iron.
What is the molecular weight of Ferrocene?
Ferrocene has a molar mass of 186.03 g/mol.
What state is Ferrocene at room temperature?
Ferrocene is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ferrocene organic or inorganic?
Ferrocene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ferrocene?
Ferrocene (Fe(C₅H₅)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Iron (Fe).