CYCLOPENTADIENYLIRON DICARBONYL DIMER, 99 Chemical Properties

Melting point:

194 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility 

very sol CHCl3, pyridine, and alcohol; sol CCl4 and CS2; slightly sol pentane; insol H2O.

form 

crystal

color 

red to purple

Water Solubility 

It is readily soluble in moderate polar organic solvents such as chloroform and pyridine, but less soluble in carbon tetrachloride and carbon disulfide. It is sparingly soluble in water.

Sensitive 

Air & Moisture Sensitive

Exposure limits

ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3
NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-20/22

Safety Statements 

22-36/37/39-36/37

RIDADR 

UN3466

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29310099

CYCLOPENTADIENYLIRON DICARBONYL DIMER, 99 Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

RED-PURPLE TO VERY DARK BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER

Uses

Cyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl dimer is a workhorse in organometallic chemistry because it is inexpensive and rugged. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediates and chemical research.

Application

Cyclopentadienyliron dicarbonyl dimer, 99 is a binuclear metal carbonyl catalyst used in various carbon-carbon bond forming reactions; a free radical initiator; a precursor of alkyl and acyl iron complexes useful in organic synthesis.

General Description

This product has been enhanced for catalytic efficiency.

reaction suitability

core: iron
reagent type: catalyst

storage

The reagent is stable to air, unaffected by H2O, and can be stored for  long periods of time. Reputed to be very toxic by inhalation and ingestion; avoid breathing of particles or  vapors. Use in a fume hood.

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