Dicyclopentadienylmagnesium
[CAS# 1284-72-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Organometallic compound >> Organomagnesium
• Name: Dicyclopentadienylmagnesium
• Synonyms: Di-pi-cyclopentadienylmagnesium; Dicyclopentadienylmagnesium; Magnesium dicyclopentadienide
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀Mg
• Molecular Weight: 154.49
• CAS Registry Number: 1284-72-6
• EC Number: 603-275-0

Properties

• Melting point: 176-178 ºC^*

^* Wilkinson, G.; Chemistry & Industry (London, United Kingdom) 1954, P307-8.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Pyrophoric solids	Pyr. Sol.	1	H250
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	2	H261
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	2	H228
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Substances or mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Water-react.	1	H260
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319