[(η5-C5H5)Fe{(η5-C5H4)COCH3}], CAS No. 1271-55-2

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1271-55-2

Catalog No. EBD35636

CAS 1271-55-2

Name [(η5-C5H5)Fe{(η5-C5H4)COCH3}]

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Basic Information

Synonyms: acetylferrocene (acetylcyclopentadienyl)cyclopentadienyliron 1-acetylferrocene ferrocenylmethylketone (acetylcyclopentadienyl)cyclopentadienyl-iro acetoferrocene acetyl-ferrocen ethanone,1-ferrocenyl- Acetylferroceneorangextl iron(2+)cyclopenta-2,4-dienide1-(cyclopenta-2,4-dien-1-ylidene)ethanolate(1:1:1) 1-(1-cyclopenta-2,4-dienyl)ethanone 1-(cyclopenta-2,4-dien-1-yl)ethanone [(η5-C5H5)Fe{(η5-C5H4)COCH3}]

Molecular Formula: C12H12FeO

Molecular Weight: 228.07

MDL Number: MFCD00001432

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Optoelectronic Functional Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organometallic Reagents > Other Organometallic Reagents

Product Description:

Acetylferrocene is an organometallic compound featuring a ferrocene core substituted with an acetyl group. It is a red-orange crystalline solid with a melting point of 81-83°C. As a derivative of ferrocene, it retains the characteristic sandwich structure and redox-active properties of the ferrocene/ferrocenium couple. Its primary and most significant application is in materials science, particularly as a precursor for functional materials. Acetylferrocene is a key building block for synthesizing ferrocene-containing polymers, which are investigated for applications in redox-responsive materials, sensors, and modified electrodes. It also serves as a starting material for various ferrocenyl derivatives used in catalysis and as electron-transfer mediators. Furthermore, its derivatives are explored in the development of non-linear optical (NLO) materials. While it has niche applications in organic synthesis as an organometallic reagent or catalyst precursor, its use is not as widespread or fundamental as classical reagents like Grignard or organolithium compounds. Therefore, its classification is primarily driven by its role in advanced material development rather than as a general-purpose synthetic building block.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 81-83 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 160-163 °C (3.0004 mmHg)

Flash Point: 160-163°C/4mm

Solubility: insoluble

Analytical Data

Appearance: orange crystalline powder