Ferrocene

Fe(C₅H₅)₂

IUPAC: Bis(eta5-cyclopentadienyl)iron

CAS: 102-54-5

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
5,4%
C
64,6%
Fe
Iron ×1
30,0%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

  • 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]

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
186,03 g/mol
Mật độ
1,4900 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
172,5 °C
Điểm sôi
249,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).