Researchers have achieved a major chemistry breakthrough by synthesizing a new carbon-free molecule that copies the unusual ‘sandwich’ structure of the famous carbon-containing ferrocene molecule.
About Ferrocene:
It is an orange crystalline organometallic compound with the formula Fe(C5H5)2.
It was first prepared in 1951 by the reaction of sodium cyclopentadienide with iron(+2) chloride.
Its discovery launched the field of organometallic chemistry, with numerous applications in materials science and medicine.
Properties:
It occurs as highly stable orange crystals with a melting point of 174° C (345° F).
Chemically, ferrocene behaves like benzene and other aromatic compounds in that it undergoes substitution reactions.
It has good solubility in a range of organic solvents but is insoluble in water.
Unique structure: It consists of an iron atom sandwiched between two flat carbon ringed-molecules.
Applications:
It is a widely used compound in a variety of modern technologies.
It is used in medicines, batteries, advanced materials and electronics.
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