4-Ferrocenyl-4-oxobutyric acid
[CAS# 1291-72-1]

Identification

• Name: 4-Ferrocenyl-4-oxobutyric acid
• Synonyms: (3-Carboxy-1-oxopropyl)ferrocene; 3-(Ferrocenoyl)propionic acid; 3-(Ferrocenylcarbonyl)propionic acid; 4-Ferrocenyl-4-oxobutyric acid; 4-Oxo-4-ferrocenylbutyric acid; NSC 156965
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₄FeO₃
• Molecular Weight: 286.10
• CAS Registry Number: 1291-72-1
• EC Number: 672-580-9

Properties

• Melting point: 166.2-167.5 ºC (decomp)^*

^* Apreutesei, Daniela; Applied Organometallic Chemistry 2005, V19(9), P1022-1037.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315