Description

Ferrocene is a highly versatile organometallic compound renowned for its unique sandwich structure and exceptional stability. Its primary value lies in its role as a powerful catalyst and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. This product is essential for industries focused on pharmaceuticals, polymer production, fuel additives, and advanced material research, where its redox properties and structural robustness are critical.

Application

• Catalyst & Ligand in Organic Synthesis: Widely used as a catalyst in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and as a ligand to stabilize transition metal complexes.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a catalyst for polymerization and as an additive to impart unique electrical or thermal properties to polymers.
• Fuel Additive: Acts as an antiknock agent and combustion catalyst in fuels and propellants to improve efficiency and reduce soot formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and as a scaffold in medicinal chemistry research.
• Material Science & Nanotechnology: A key precursor for creating ferrocene-containing polymers (metallocenes), nanomaterials, and molecular electronics components.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard in electrochemical studies due to its well-defined, reversible redox behavior.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrocene
CAS No.	102-54-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10Fe
Molecular Weight	186.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(cyclopentadienyl)iron; Dicyclopentadienyliron; Iron dicyclopentadienide; Ferrocen; Cp2Fe; (η5-C5H5)2Fe
EINECS	203-039-3

Quality Control

Our Ferrocene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	172 - 174 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.