Description

Cyclooctatetraene Iron Tricarbonyl is an organometallic compound featuring a cyclooctatetraene ligand coordinated to an iron tricarbonyl core, serving as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity and role in facilitating complex organic transformations and material science research. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the fields of fine chemical synthesis, polymer science, and the development of novel catalytic systems.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of other organometallic complexes and catalysts.
• Catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic reactions, including cycloadditions and polymerizations.
• Intermediate in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Material science research for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or novel polymeric materials.
• Academic and industrial R&D for studying bonding and reactivity in organoiron chemistry.
• Potential use in electronic materials and thin-film deposition processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctatetraene Iron Tricarbonyl
CAS No.	12093-05-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8FeO3
Molecular Weight	244.02 g/mol
Synonyms	(Cyclooctatetraene)tricarbonyliron; Tricarbonyl(η4-1,3,5,7-cyclooctatetraene)iron; Iron tricarbonyl cyclooctatetraene complex; COT-Fe(CO)3; Cyclooctatetraene iron carbonyl; 1,3,5,7-Cyclooctatetraene, tricarbonyliron; (1,2,5,6-η)-1,3,5,7-Cyclooctatetraene)tricarbonyliron
EINECS	235-168-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctatetraene Iron Tricarbonyl is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration or NMR, identification by FT-IR, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place, ideally at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; avoid exposure to air and humidity during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM, toluene)

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