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Ferrocene or Dicyclopentadienyl Iron

CAS No.: 102-54-5
Molecular Weight: 186.04 g/mol
Chemical Formula C10H10Fe

Ferrocene is an orange solid with a camphor-like odor, that sublimes above room temperature, and is soluble in most organic solvents but is insoluble in water. Ferrocene derivatives have been investigated as drugs but infrequently used so.

General Properties and Specifications of Ferrocene or Dicyclopentadienyl Iron:
Appearance: Yellow to orange-brown powder.
Assay (GC): 98.0% minimum.
Relative Density: about 1.49 literature.
Melting Point: 172C – 176C literature.
Boiling Point: 249C.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Storage: 8C to 25C (Cool & dry area).