Ruifu Chemical is the leading supplier of Ferrocene (CAS: 102-54-5) with high quality. Ruifu Chemical has been supplying Ferrocene more than 15 years, can provide worldwide delivery, competitive price, excellent service.
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| Chemical Name | Ferrocene |
| Synonyms | Bis(cyclopentadienyl)iron; Di(cyclopentadienyl)iron; Dicyclopentadienyl Iron |
| Stock Status | In Stock, Production Capacity 500 Tons/Year |
| CAS Number | 102-54-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H10Fe |
| Molecular Weight | 186.04 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 170.0-174.0℃(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 249℃(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 100℃ |
| Density | 1.490 g/cm3 |
| Sensitive | Air & Moisture Sensitive |
| Solubility | Insoluble in Water. Soluble in Alcohol, Ether |
| Stability | Stable at Room Temperature. Incompatible with Strong Oxidizing Agents. Highly Flammable. |
| Storage Temperature | Store Long-Term in a Cool and Dry Place. Flammable Area |
| COA & MSDS | Available |
| Origin of Product | Shanghai, China |
| Sales Type | Factory Direct Sales |
| Product Categories |
Combustion Catalysts |
| Brand | Ruifu Chemical |
| Items | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Crystal Grade |
| Appearance | Orange Powder | Orange Powder | Orange Powder | Orange Granular |
| Ferrocene Purity | ≥99.0% | ≥99.0% | ≥99.0% | ≥99.0% |
| Melting Point | 170.0-174.0℃ | 170.0-174.0℃ | 170.0-174.0℃ | 170.0-174.0℃ |
| Free Iron (Fe) | ≤100ppm | ≤200ppm | ≤300ppm | ≤70ppm |
| Insoluble in Toluene | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moisture | ≤0.10% | ≤0.10% | ≤0.10% | ≤0.10% |
| Particle Size (80 Mesh) | ≥87 | ≥87 | ≥87 | / |
| Items | Test Method |
| Appearance | By Visual |
| Ferrocene Purity | Potentiometric Titration |
| Melting Point | Capillary Melting Point Determination |
| Free Iron (Fe) | Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometry |
| Particle Size (80 Mesh) | Sieving Method, by Standard Sieve of 80 Mesh |
Package: 10kg/plastic drum (two plastic drums packed in a wooden case, 20 kg/case), or as requirement.
Storage Condition: Sensitive to air, moisture, light and heat. Keep the container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated warehouse away from incompatible substances. Keep away from direct sunlight; fire and heat sources are strictly prohibited; avoid violent collision. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Shipping: Deliver to worldwide by air, by sea, by FedEx / DHL Express. Provide fast and reliable delivery.
Shelf Life: 24 months after manufactured date when properly stored, expired re-inspection can still be used.
How to Purchase? Please contact Dr. Alvin Huang: sales@ruifuchem.com or alvin@ruifuchem.com
15 Years Experience? We have more than 15 years of experience in the manufacture and export of a wide range of high quality pharmaceutical intermediates or fine chemicals.
Main Markets? Sell to domestic market, North America, Europe, India, Korea, Japanese, Australia, etc.
Advantages? Superior quality, affordable price, professional services and technical support, fast delivery.
Quality Assurance? Strict quality control system. Professional equipment for analysis include NMR, LC-MS, GC, HPLC, ICP-MS, UV, IR, OR, K.F, ROI, LOD, MP, Clarity, Solubility, Microbial limit test, etc.
Samples? Most products provide free samples for quality evaluation, shipping cost should be paid by customers.
Factory Audit? Factory audit welcome. Please make an appointment in advance.
MOQ? No MOQ. Small order is acceptable.
Delivery Time? If within stock, three days delivery guaranteed.
Transportation? By Express (FedEx, DHL), by Air, by Sea.
Documents? After sales service: COA, MOA, ROS, MSDS, etc. can be provided.
Custom Synthesis? Can provide custom synthesis services to best fit your research needs.
Payment Terms? Proforma invoice will be sent first after confirmation of order, enclosed our bank information. Payment by T/T (Telex Transfer), PayPal, Western Union, etc.
Risk Codes
R11 - Highly Flammable
R22 - Harmful if swallowed
R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R2017/11/22 -
Safety Description
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
S22 - Do not breathe dust.
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
UN IDs UN 1325 4.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 2
RTECS LK0700000
TSCA Yes
HS Code 2931900090
Hazard Class 4.1
Packing Group II
Ferrocene has wide range of application in industry, aerospace, energy, environmental protection and other industries. Main applications are described below:
1. Fuel catalyst for rocket
Ferrocene can be used as a rocket fuel additive. Used as fuel catalyst for rocket (aeroplane) propellant, it can improve combustion speed by 1-4 times, lower the temperature of exhaust pipes, and avoid infrared chase.
2. Gasoline antiknock agent
Ferrocene used as a catalyst and gasoline anti-knock additive as an energy-saving, smoke-suppressing and combustion- supporting additive.
It can used for production of high-grade unleaded petrol in order to eliminate the contamination of the environment and poisoning to human body by discharge of fuel.
3. Diesel oil
2. Used in fuel oils such as diesel oil, heavy oil, light oil ect, It can eliminate smoke, save energy and reduce air pollution. Adding 0.1% Ferrocene to diesel oil can cut down the consumption of oil by 10--14%, eliminate smoke by 30--70%, and improve power by more than 10%.
4. Scale integrated circuit board
Ferrocene can be used for making large scale integrated circuit board, enhancing light sensitivity by four times, improving accuracy, simplifying technical process, and eliminating pollution.
5. Ferrocene can used as curing agent for rubber and silicone resin
6. Ferrocene can used as ultraviolet absorber, radiation absorbers, heat stabilizers, light stabilizers, and smoke-retardants.
7. For the chemical properties, Ferrocene is similar to aromatic compounds which is not prone to have addition reaction but prone to have electrophilic substitution reaction. It can also participate in metallization, acylation, alkylation, sulfonation, formylation and ligand exchange reaction, which can be used for production of derivative with a wide range of applications.
Oral-rat LD50: 1320 mg/kg; Oral-Mouse LD50: 832 mg/kg.
Flammable with the combustion generating iron-containing acrid smoke. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Ferrocene (CAS: 102-54-5) is used as it is obtained by heating iron powder and cyclopentadiene in a nitrogen atmosphere at 300℃, or by reacting anhydrous ferrous chloride and cyclopentadiene sodium in tetrahydrofuran. it can also be obtained by electrolytic synthesis. ferrocene can be synthesized by using cyclopentadiene, ferrous chloride and diethylamine as raw materials. Under stirring, anhydrous ferric chloride (FeCl3) is added to tetrahydrofuran in stages, then iron powder is added, and heated and refluxed under nitrogen protection for 4.5h to obtain ferrous chloride solution. The solvent tetrahydrofuran is evaporated under reduced pressure to obtain a nearly dry residue. Under the cooling of ice bath, the mixture of cyclopentadiene and diethylamine is added, and the mixture is vigorously stirred for 6-8h at room temperature, the excess amine is evaporated under reduced pressure, and the residue is extracted by reflux with petroleum ether. The extract is filtered while hot, and the solvent is evaporated to obtain crude ferrocene. Recrystallization with pentane or cyclohexane, or pure by sublimation method, that is, the yield of refined products is 73-84%.
UN1325 Flammable solids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 4.1; Labels: 4.1-Flammable solid.