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562416

Sigma-Aldrich

Bis(tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)iron(II)

Synonym(s):

Octamethylferrocene

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

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

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

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

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JAN Code

562416-BULK:
562416-1G:
562416-VAR:

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