| Formula / Notation | C5FeO5 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 13463-40-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 195.90 |
| Melting Point | -5.8 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 216.8 °F at 749 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.457 at 69.8 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Iron pentacarbonyl appears as a yellow to dark red liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. Flash point 5 °F. Used to make other ... |
| Also Known As | formaldehyde;iron; Pentacarbonyliron; Fe(CO)5; 6WQ62TAQ6Z; FER pentacarbonyle; Iron Chews; RefChem:55410; DTXCID707746; DTXSID3027746; 236-670-8 |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Iron pentacarbonyl?
Iron pentacarbonyl (C5FeO5) is an inorganic compound that appears as Iron pentacarbonyl appears as a yellow to dark red liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. Flash point 5 °F. Used to make other .... It has a molecular weight of 195.90 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is formaldehyde;iron. Boiling point: 216.8 °F at 749 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -5.8 °F (EPA, 1998).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: formaldehyde;iron
Other Names / Synonyms: formaldehyde;iron; Pentacarbonyliron; Fe(CO)5; 6WQ62TAQ6Z; FER pentacarbonyle; Iron Chews; RefChem:55410; DTXCID707746; DTXSID3027746; 236-670-8
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -5.8 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 216.8 °F at 749 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.457 at 69.8 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 195.90 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Iron pentacarbonyl appears as a yellow to dark red liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. Flash point 5 °F. Used to make other ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Iron pentacarbonyl (C5FeO5) is an inorganic compound that appears as Iron pentacarbonyl appears as a yellow to dark red liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. Flash point 5 °F. Used to make other .... It has a molecular weight of 195.90 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is formaldehyde;iron. Boiling point: 216.8 °F at 749 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -5.8 °F (EPA, 1998).
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Iron pentacarbonyl is: C5FeO5