Ferrocene

Fe(C₅H₅)₂

IUPAC: Bis(eta5-cyclopentadienyl)iron

CAS: 102-54-5

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×10
5,4%
C
Carbon ×10
64,6%
Fe
Iron ×1
30,0%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ 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]

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
186,03 g/mol
Dichte
1,4900 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
172,5 °C
Siedepunkt
249,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).