Compound Q&A
What is Iron(2+) 2-carboxy-2,4-cyclopentadienide (CAS: 1271-42-7)?
Answer
Iron(2+) 2-carboxy-2,4-cyclopentadienide, with the CAS number 1271-42-7, is a coordination compound consisting of an iron(II) ion coordinated to a 2-carboxy-2,4-cyclopentadienide ligand. It is a paramagnetic compound with unique reactivity due to the presence of the cyclopentadienide ring and the carboxyl group. This compound is often used in organometallic chemistry and catalytic processes.
About
CAS No
1271-42-7
English Name
Iron(2+) 2-carboxy-2,4-cyclopentadienide 2,4-cyclopentadienide (1:1:1)
Molecular Formula
C11H10FeO2
Molecular Weight
230.0409 g/mol
EINECS
215-040-6
SMILES
[cH-]1cccc1.[cH-]1cccc1C(=O)O.[Fe+2]
InChIKey
BAJHDUZEIKRKAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
