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C10H10Cl2Ti
248.96 g/mol
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Bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium dichloride

CAS1271-19-8EC215-035-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalyst

Titanocene dichloride, also known as bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium dichloride, is an organotitanium metallocene that appears as a bright red solid and slowly hydrolyzes in air. It is commonly used as a reagent in organometallic and organic synthesis, and it serves as a Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalyst for industrial chemical processes.

Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalystReagent in organometallic synthesisReagent in organic synthesis

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Safety Reference

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Health Hazard
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Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

bis(cyclopenta-1,3-diene);titanium(4+);dichloride

InChIKey

YMNCCEXICREQQV-UHFFFAOYSA-L

SMILES

[CH-]1C=CC=C1.[CH-]1C=CC=C1.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ti+4]

Synonyms (22)
  • MKT-4
  • Dichlorotitanocene
  • TITANIUM FERROCENE
  • titanocenedichloride