Ferrocene by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as dicyclopentadienyl iron, this organic compound is a metallocene. The reagent is available as a light orange coloured powder which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 172.5 C. Ferrocene can be prepared by a modification of the original transmetalation sequence using sodium cyclopentadienide. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No. 102-54-5 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C10H10Fe Molecular weight: 186.03 Assay: 98 %Ferrocene has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Ferrocene is used an antiknock agent in fuel for petrol engines. Derivatives of this compound are used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals. Ferrocenyl phosphines are utilized as ligands for transition-metal catalysed reactions. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.