Cyclobutadieneiron tricarbonyl

Cyclobutadieneiron tricarbonyl
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C4H4.3CO.Fe/c1-2-4-3-1;3*1-2;/h1-4H;;;;
    Key: PHCIVYPTULNGTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • c1ccc1.[Fe]([C]#[O])([C]#[O])[C]#[O]
Properties
C7H4FeO3
Molar mass 191.951 g·mol−1
Appearance pale yellow oil
Boiling point 47 °C (117 °F; 320 K) 3 mm
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Cyclobutadieneiron tricarbonyl is an organoiron compound with the formula Fe(C4H4)(CO)3. It is a yellow oil that is soluble in organic solvents. It has been used in organic chemistry as a precursor for cyclobutadiene, which is an elusive species in the free state.