Chemical & Material
Ferrocene
Ferrocene (CAS 102-54-5) is an organometallic compound. The molecule consists of two cyclopentadienyl rings bound on opposite sides of a central iron atom. It is an orange solid with a camphor-like odor, that sublimes above room temperature, and is soluble in most organic solvents. It is remarkable for its stability: it is unaffected by air, water, strong bases, and can be heated to 400 °C without decomposition.
- Types
- Purity ≥ 98% · Purity ≥ 99% · Purity ≥ 99.5%
- Applications
- Fuel Additive · Chemical Synthesis · Medicine
5 editions1 January 2026