Acetylferrocene

Acetylferrocene
Other names

Acetylferrocene
Identifiers
CAS number 1271-55-2 Y
Properties
Molecular formula [Fe(C5H4COCH3)(C5H5)]
Molar mass 228.07
Appearance Red brown crystal
Melting point

81-83 °C[1]
Boiling point

161 - 163 °C (4 mmHg)
Solubility in water Insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents
Hazards
EU classification T+
R-phrases R24, R28
S-phrases (S1), S28, S36/37/39, S48[2]
NFPA 704
1
4
0
LD50 25 mg kg−1 (oral, rat)
50 mg kg−1 (oral, mouse)[3]
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Acetylferrocene is an organometallic compound based on ferrocene with one acetyl group added to one of the cyclopentadienyl rings. It is mainly used in military or space field as an additive in rocket propellant, to promote the burning rate.[4]

References

  1. ^ Online Sigma Catalogue , accessdate: may 16, 2011.
  2. ^ https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/69220.htm
  3. ^ http://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/AC/acetylferrocene.html
  4. ^ "Use of Acetylferrocene". Watson International Ltd. http://watson-int.com/key-products/product-details/14.html. Retrieved 2011-07-20.