Ferrocene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ferrocene is used as a catalyst for carbon nanotubes and for rocket propellants. It is also used in the fuel for petrol engines, gasoline antiknock, luminous sensitive materials and exhibit anticancer activity. It acts as a photosensitive catalyst and promote the photochemical degadation of plastic films.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Packaged under Argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 102-54-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H10Fe
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 186.04
• MDL Number: MFCD00001427
• InChI Key: DFRHTHSZMBROSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ferrocene, bis cyclopentadienyl iron
• PubChem CID: 25199998
• IUPAC Name: cyclopenta-1,3-diene;iron
• SMILES: [Fe].c1cccc1.c1cccc1

• Melting Point: 173°C to 174°C
• Color: Yellow to Orange
• Boiling Point: 249°C
• Odor: Characteristic
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1325
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4037
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 186.04
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Ferrocene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228-H302 Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	203-039-3
RTECSNumber	LK0700000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Packaged under Argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only