Accession Number:

ADD002833

Title:

Preparation of a Ferrocenyl Compound.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Norris,William P.

Report Date:

1976-05-18

Pagination or Media Count:

2.0

Abstract:

4,4-Diferrocenylpentanol is prepared by reacting 3-acetyl-1-propanol with ferrocene in a methylene chloride solvent and in the presence of catalytic amounts of trifluoroacetic acid. The compound is useful as a burning rate modifier for rocket propellants.

Descriptors:

• *Synthesis(Chemistry)
• *Solid rocket propellants
• *Patents
• Burning rate
• Ferrocenes

Subject Categories:

• Organic Chemistry
• Combustion and Ignition
• Solid Rocket Propellants

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE