Description

η-Benzene(η-Cyclopentadienyl)Iron Hexafluorophosphate is an organometallic salt complex, specifically a cationic iron sandwich compound with a hexafluorophosphate counterion. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile catalyst precursor and a key intermediate in advanced materials synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in organometallic catalysis, electrochemistry, and the development of novel coordination polymers.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a precursor for cationic iron catalysts in organic synthesis, including polymerization and C-H activation reactions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Used in the fabrication of modified electrodes and as a redox-active component in electrochemical applications.
• Materials Science: Serves as a building block for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional coordination networks.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and developing catalytic processes.
• Precursor for Thin Films: Potential use in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing iron-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	η-Benzene(η-Cyclopentadienyl)Iron Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	12176-31-7
Molecular Formula	C11H11Fe•PF6 or [Fe(C5H5)(C6H6)]PF6
Molecular Weight	328.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocenium Benzene Hexafluorophosphate; [(η5-Cyclopentadienyl)(η6-Benzene)Iron] Hexafluorophosphate; (Benzene)(Cyclopentadienyl)Iron(II) Hexafluorophosphate; CpFe(Bz)PF6; [FeCp(C6H6)]PF6; (η6-C6H6)(η5-C5H5)FePF6
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Quality Control

Our η-Benzene(η-Cyclopentadienyl)Iron Hexafluorophosphate is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including NMR, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and identity is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., Acetonitrile, DCM)

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