Ferrocene

Name:
Ferrocene
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	dicyclopentadienyliron
M Formula:	(C5H5)2Fe
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Orange, crystalline solid; camphorlike odor. Mp 173–174C; resists pyrolysis at 400C. Insoluble in water; soluble in benzene, ether, and alcohol. Iron content 29.4–30.6%.
Derivation:
From ferrous chloride and cyclopentadiene sodium.
Hazard:
Moderate fire risk. Evolves toxic products on decomposition and heating.
Use:
Additive to fuel oils to improve efficiency of combustion and eliminate smoke, antiknock agent, catalyst, coating for missiles and satellites, high-temperature lubricant, intermediate for high-temperature polymers, UV absorber.

See Metallocene.