Pentacarbonyliron, 99.5%

Description

As a catalyst in organic reactions, and as carbonyl iron for high-frequency coils | CAS: 13463-40-6 | C5FeO5 | 195.90 g/mol

Pentacarbonyliron is used as a catalyst in organic reactions, and as carbonyl iron for high-frequency coils.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13463-40-6
• Molecular Formula: C5FeO5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.90
• MDL Number: MFCD00011001
• InChI Key: FYOFOKCECDGJBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: Iron pentacarbonyl; Iron carbonyl
• IUPAC Name: pentakis(methanidylidyneoxidanium) iron
• SMILES: [Fe].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+]

• Melting Point: -20°C
• Color: Red
• Density: 1.457 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 103°C (200°C (decomposition))
• Flash Point: -15°C (5°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.5196
• Linear Formula: Fe(CO)₅
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1994
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,5099
• Solubility Information: Soluble in nickel tetracarbonyl and organic solvents; Insoluble in water
• Formula Weight: 195.9
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Pentacarbonyliron

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H300+H310+H330-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H300-H310-H330 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P310-P312-P314-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: IRON PENTACARBONYL
EINECSNumber	236-670-8
RTECSNumber	NO4900000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only