Titanocene dichloride
IUPAC: bis(cyclopenta-1,3-diene);titanium(4+);dichloride
| Formula / Notation | C10H10Cl2Ti |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1271-19-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.96 |
| Melting Point | 552 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.6 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Titanocene dichloride appears as red to red-orange crystals. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | bis(cyclopenta-1,3-diene);titanium(4+);dichloride; 1271-19-8; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium dichloride; titanocenedichloride; MJE0547U1U; DTXSID3021354; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dichlorotitanium; Biscyclopentadienyltitanium dichloride; NSC-78453; Dichlorobis(1,3-cyclopentadiene)titanium |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is Titanocene dichloride?
Titanocene dichloride (C10H10Cl2Ti) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Titanocene dichloride appears as red to red-orange crystals. (NTP, 1992). It has a molecular weight of 248.96 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bis(cyclopenta-1,3-diene);titanium(4+);dichloride. Melting point: 552 °F (NTP, 1992).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: bis(cyclopenta-1,3-diene);titanium(4+);dichloride
Other Names / Synonyms: bis(cyclopenta-1,3-diene);titanium(4+);dichloride; 1271-19-8; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium dichloride; titanocenedichloride; MJE0547U1U; DTXSID3021354; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dichlorotitanium; Biscyclopentadienyltitanium dichloride; NSC-78453; Dichlorobis(1,3-cyclopentadiene)titanium
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 552 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.6 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 248.96 |
| Solubility | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Titanocene dichloride appears as red to red-orange crystals. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Titanocene dichloride (C10H10Cl2Ti) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Titanocene dichloride appears as red to red-orange crystals. (NTP, 1992). It has a molecular weight of 248.96 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bis(cyclopenta-1,3-diene);titanium(4+);dichloride. Melting point: 552 °F (NTP, 1992).
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Titanocene dichloride is: C10H10Cl2Ti