Ferrocene

Fe(C₅H₅)₂

IUPAC: Bis(eta5-cyclopentadienyl)iron

CAS: 102-54-5

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Komposisi Elemental

H
5,4%
C
64,6%
Fe
Iron ×1
30,0%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

  • 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]

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
186,03 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,4900 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
172,5 °C
Titik Didih
249,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

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).