Pentacarbonyliron, 99.5%

Product Code. 15451177

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 031113.14

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
• Linear Formula: Fe(CO)₅
• Refractive Index: 1.5196
• 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

Product Identifier

• Pentacarbonyliron

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H300-Fatal if swallowed.
• H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only