DIMETHYLCADMIUM Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-4,5°C

Boiling point:

105,5°C

Density 

1,986 g/cm³

refractive index 

nD 1.5488

Flash point:

-18°C

form 

liquid

color 

colorless

Specific Gravity

1.986

Sensitive 

moisture sensitive

Hydrolytic Sensitivity

9: reacts extremely rapidly with atmospheric moisture - may be pyrophoric - glove box or sealed system required

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

17-20/21/22

Safety Statements 

7/8-16-23-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

2845

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

4.2

PackingGroup 

I

DIMETHYLCADMIUM Usage And Synthesis

Uses

In organic synthesis; as polymerization catalyst.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Contact with air produces the friction-sensitive explosive dimethyl cadmium peroxide. Explodes when heated above 15OOC. Ignition may occur on contact with air if the surface area is large. See also CADMIUM COMPOUNDS.

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