| Agent Name |
Dicyclopentadienyl iron |
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| Alternative Name |
Ferrocene |
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| CAS Number |
102-54-5 |
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| Formula |
C10-H10-Fe |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Biscyclopentadienyliron; Catane; Di(pi-cyclopentadienyl)iron; Di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yliron; Dicyclopentadienyl iron; Ferrocene; Ferrotsen; Iron bis(cyclopentadiene); Iron bis(cyclopentadienide); Iron dicyclopentadienyl; Iron, bis(eta5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
Orange, crystalline solid with a camphor-like odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
A combustion catalyst and antiknock gasoline additive; [ACGIH] "Coating for missiles and satellites; high temp lubricant; intermediate for high temp polymers; UV absorber." [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
See iron oxide. Dogs fed 1000 mg/kg for 3 months develop hemosiderosis (iron accumulation). [ACGIH] An eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
10 mg/m3 |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FERROCENE
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