Synthesis of a novel ferrocene-based epoxy compound and its burning rate catalytic property

3-(Ferrocenylcarbonyl)propionic acid diglycidyl ester (FCPADE) was synthesized by Friedel–Craft acylation of ferrocene with succinic anhydride followed by reaction with epichlorohydrin. The synthesis of FCPADE was confirmed by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, MS and FT-IR. The electrochemical behavior and catalytic performance on decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP) were investigated. The results showed that FCPADE has a good catalytic effect on lowering the thermal decomposition temperature of AP. Anti-migration studies showed that FCPADE has a better anti-migration performance than ferrocene and catocene.