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(C5H5)2FE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(C5H5)2Fe
formula, see observation
C10H10Fe
formula, see observation
102-54-5
CAS number
DEF

A coordination compound of ferrous iron and two molecules of cyclopentadiene in which the organic portions have typically aromatic chemical properties whose activity is intermediate between phenol and anisole, which constitutes the first compound shown to have the "sandwich" structure found in certain types of metallocene molecules, and which is used as an additive to fuel oils to improve efficiency of combustion and eliminate smoke, as an antiknock agent, a catalyst, a coating for missiles and satellites, a high-temperature lubricant, an intermediate for high temperature polymers and an ultraviolet absorber.

OBS

bis(eta5-pentadienyl)iron: The word "eta" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; the number "5" following it is a superscript.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C5H5)2Fe or C10H10Fe

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C5H5)2Fe
formula, see observation
C10H10Fe
formula, see observation
102-54-5
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique où l'atome de fer est logé «en sandwich» entre les deux plans pentagonaux C5H5, qui se présente sous la forme d'aiguilles orange à odeur de camphre et s'oxyde en donnant le cation ferricinium bleu, et que l'on utilise comme antidétonant.

OBS

bis(êta5-pentadiényl)fer : Le mot «êta» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou mis en italique; le chiffre «5» qui le suit est en exposant.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C5H5)2Fe ou C10H10Fe

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(C5H5)2Fe
formula, see observation
C10H10Fe
formula, see observation
102-54-5
CAS number
DEF

Sólido cristalino naranja, con olor a alcanfor. Insoluble en agua, ligeramente soluble en benceno, éter y éter del petróleo. Despide productos tóxicos al calentar o descomponer.

OBS

Fórmula química: (C5H5)2Fe o C10H10Fe

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