562416

Bis(tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)iron(II)

• Synonym(s): Octamethylferrocene
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₂₆Fe
• CAS Number: 59568-28-4
• Molecular Weight: 298.24
• MDL number: MFCD01862457
• UNSPSC Code: 12352300
• PubChem Substance ID: 24880032

Properties

• form: solid
• reaction suitability: core: iron; reagent type: catalyst
• mp: 120-160 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Fe].C[C]1[CH][C](C)[C](C)[C]1C.C[C]2[CH][C](C)[C](C)[C]2C
• InChI: 1S/2C9H13.Fe/c2*1-6-5-7(2)9(4)8(6)3;/h2*5H,1-4H3;
• InChI key: SDTGEKAAGAIGJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Catalyst for alkyd paint drying via mediation of auto-oxidation reactions
• Electron donor in photoinduced electron-transfer reduction reactions controlled by conformational distortion
• Electrocatalytical hydrogen peroxide and glucose sensor
• Used for inter- and intramolecular quenching of the lowest singlet excited state of porphyrins

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves