Agent Name |
Nickel biscyclopentadiene |
Alternative Name |
Nickelocene |
CAS Number |
1271-28-9 |
Formula |
C10-H10-Ni |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Di-pi-cyclopentadienylnickel; Nickel biscyclopentadiene; Nickelocene; Nikelocen [Czech]; pi-Cyclopentadienyl compd. with nickel; Bis(eta5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)nickel; [ChemIDplus] UN3391 |
Category |
Metals, Organic Compounds |
Description |
Dark liquid in an 8-10% solution in toluene; [CAMEO] Dark green crystals; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a catalyst and complexing agent; [Hawley] |
Comments |
Toxic after inhalation or skin absorption; [Hawley] Toxic by ingestion; LD50 (rat) = 490 mg/kg; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] There is limited evidence that nickelocene is carcinogenic in experimental animals; [IARC] See "Nickel and compounds." See "ORGANOMETALS." |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 39 deg F (8-10% solution in toluene); [CAMEO] mp = 171-173 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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