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Iron(0) pentacarbonyl

Iron(0) pentacarbonyl chemical structure
CAS Number13463-40-6
FormulaFe(CO)5
Mol. Weight195.90 g/mol

What is Iron(0) pentacarbonyl?

Iron(0) pentacarbonyl is a chemical compound with CAS number 13463-40-6 and molecular formula Fe(CO)5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant for:
• Addition reactions1
• Decomposition via photolysis2
• Preparation of magnetic Fe onion-like fullerene micrometer-sized particles of narrow size distribution via thermal decomposition3
• Preparation of a heptanuclear iron carbonyl cluster used in catalytic hydrosilane reduction of carboxamides4

• Precursor for preparation of Fe nanoparticles for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under highly basic conditions5

Specifications

Linear Formula

Fe(CO)5

Molecular Weight

195.90 g/mol

Assay/Purity

>99.99% trace metals basis

Boiling Point

103 °C(lit.)

Density

1.49 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225-H300 + H330-H311

Precautionary Statements

P210-P260-P264-P280-P284-P301 + P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−20 °C(lit.)

EC Number

236-670-8

WGK Germany

2

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