7245-21-8

Basic information

• Product Name: IRON (II) METHOXIDE
• Synonyms: IRON (II) METHOXIDE;Iron (Ⅱ) methoxide;Iron () methoxide
• CAS NO: 7245-21-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H6FeO2
• Molecular Weight: 117.91
• Mol File: 7245-21-8.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Water Solubility: Reacts with water.
• Sensitive: Air & Moisture Sensitive
• CAS DataBase Reference: IRON (II) METHOXIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: IRON (II) METHOXIDE(7245-21-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: IRON (II) METHOXIDE(7245-21-8)

Safety Data

• RIDADR: UN3180
• HazardClass: 4.1
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 7245-21-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Iron (II) methoxide, also known as iron methoxide, is a chemical compound with the formula Fe(OCH3)2. It is a metal alkoxide that consists of an iron atom bonded to two methoxide groups. Iron (II) methoxide is a versatile reagent in various chemical reactions and has found applications in different industries due to its unique properties.

Uses

Used in Engineering & Environmental Industry:
Iron (II) methoxide is used as a catalyst for [application reason] in the Engineering & Environmental industry. It plays a crucial role in promoting green chemistry and sustainable processes by enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of various chemical reactions.
Used in Catalysis & Synthesis Industry:
In the Catalysis & Synthesis industry, iron (II) methoxide is used as a catalyst for [application reason]. Its ability to facilitate a wide range of chemical transformations makes it an essential component in the development of new catalysts and synthetic methods.
Used in Organic Syntheses & Chemical Research:
Iron (II) methoxide is used as a reagent in organic syntheses and chemical research for [application reason]. Its unique properties allow it to participate in various reactions, such as cross-coupling, oxidation, and reduction, making it a valuable tool for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and the advancement of chemical research.

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Relevant articles and documents

Alcoholysis of [Fe2(OtBu)6] as a simple route to new iron(III)-alkoxo compounds: Synthesis and crystal structures of (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8)

New alkoxo-iron compounds can be synthesized easily by alcoholysis of [Fe2(OtBu)6] (1). Due to different bulkyness of the alcohols used, three different structure types are formed: [Fe 2(OR)6], [Fe5O(OR)13] and [Fe 9O3(OR)21]·ROH. We report synthesis and crystal structures of the compounds [Fe5OCl(OiPr) 12] (2), [Fe2(OtAmyl)6] (3), [Fe5O(OiPr)13] (4), [Fe5O(O iBu)13] (5), [Fe5O(OCH2CF 3)13] (6), [Fe9O3(O nPr)21] · nPrOH (7) and [Fe 5O(OnPr)13] (8). Cryslallographic Data: 2, tetragonal, P 4/n, a = 16.070(5) A, c = 9.831(5) A, V = 2539(2) A3, Z = 2, dc = 1.360 gcm-3, R 1 = 0.0636; 3, monoclinic, P 21/c, a = 10.591(5) A, b = 10.654(4) A, c = 16.740(7) A, β = 104.87(2)°, V = 1826(2) A3, Z = 2, dc = 1.154 gcm-3, R1 = 0.0756; 4, triclinic, P 1, a = 20.640(3) A, b = 21.383(3) A, c = 21.537(3) A, a = 82.37(1)°, β = 73.15(1)°, γ = 61.75(1)°, V = 8013(2) A3, Z = 6, dc = 1.322 gcm-3, R1 = 0.0412; 5, tetragonal, P 4cc, a = 13.612(5) A, c = 36.853(5) A, V = 6828(4) A3, Z = 4, dc = 1.079 gcm-3, R1 = 0.0609; 6, triclinic, P 1, a = 12.039(2) A, b = 12.673(3) A, c = 19.600(4) A, a = 93.60(1)°, β = 97.02(1)°, γ = 117.83(1)°, V = 2600(2) A3, Z = 2, dc = 2.022 gcm-3, R 1 = 0.0585; 7, triclinic, P 1, a = 12.989(3) A, b = 16.750(4) A, c = 21.644(5) A, α = 84.69(1)°, β = 86.20(1)°, γ = 77.68(1)°, V = 4576(2) A3, Z = 2, dc = 1.344 gcm-3, R1 = 0.0778; 8, triclinic, P 1, a = 12.597(5) A, b = 12.764(5) A, c = 16.727(7) A, α = 91.94(1)°, β = 95.61(1)°, γ = 93.24(2)°, V = 2670(2) A3, Z = 2, dc = 1.323 gcm-3, R 1 = 0.0594.

Transition Metal Alkoxides. Preparation and Properties of Bis(aryloxo)iron(II) and Bis(alkoxo)iron(II) Complexes Having 2,2'-Bipyridine Ligands

A series of bis(aryloxo)iron(II), 2a-2g, and bis(alkoxo)iron(II), 2h-2k, complexes with 2,2'-bipyridine ligands (Fe()C6H4X)2(bpy)n and Fe(OR)2(bpy)n) have been prepared by the reactions of diethylbis(2,2'-bipyridine)iron(II) (1) with corresponding p-substituted phenols and alcohols, respectively. (X = NO2, CN, Cl, C6H5, H, and CH3; R = CH3, C2H5, iso-C3H7, and CH2C6H5).These compounds were characterized by IR and NMR spectroscopies and elemental analyses as well as by chemical reactions.Kinetic investigation of the reactions of 1 with phenols by a visible spectroscopic method supports a mechanism involving partial dissociation of the 2,2'-bipyridine ligand, followed by coordination of phenol and activation of the Fe-C2H5 bonds giving the bis(phenoxo)iron(II) compound.Thermolysis of bis(alkoxo)iron(II) complexes give not only disproportionation products of the alkoxo ligands (alcohols and aldehydes) but also organic products which are obtained as the result of C-O bond cleavage of the alkoxo groups.Interactions of 2 with acyl and alkyl halides lead to the formation of corresponding esters and ethers.Reactions of these iron(II) complexes with various organic acetates give corresponding acetates via an alkoxo exchange reaction.Bis(aryloxo)iron(II) complexes, 2, are hydrolyzed with H2O to yield phenols.Catalytic trans-esterification between ester and alcohol and Tishchenko type dimerization of benzaldehyde are effectively promoted under mild conditions by the bis(phenoxo)iron(II) and bis(benzyloxo)iron(II) complexes, respectively.