Application
Bis(tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)iron(II) serves multiple roles across various applications due to its versatile catalytic and electron-donating properties. Primarily, it acts as an effective catalyst in the drying of alkyd paints by facilitating auto-oxidation reactions. Additionally, it functions as an electron donor in photoinduced electron-transfer reduction reactions, which are controlled by conformational distortion. This compound also plays a critical role in electrochemical sensing, particularly as a sensor for hydrogen peroxide and glucose. Furthermore, it is employed for both inter- and intramolecular quenching of the lowest singlet excited state of porphyrins, showcasing its broad utility in diverse chemical processes.