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540404

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1,1′-Bis(dimethylsilyl)ferrocene

97%

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H22FeSi2
CAS Number:
1295-15-4
Molecular Weight:
302.34
MDL number:
MFCD03093970
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
24878465

Assay

97%

reaction suitability

core: iron
reagent type: catalyst
reaction type: Olefin Metathesis

refractive index

n20/D 1.564 (lit.)

bp

294-295 °C (lit.)

density

1.007 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Fe].[H][Si](C)(C)[C]1[CH][CH][CH][CH]1.[H][Si](C)(C)[C]2[CH][CH][CH][CH]2

InChI

1S/2C7H11Si.Fe/c2*1-8(2)7-5-3-4-6-7;/h2*3-6,8H,1-2H3;

InChI key

WAYRNCUBSTTWOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Catalytic co-initiator in free radical photopolymerization and free radical promoted cationic polymerization reactions

Reactant for:
  • Hydrosilylataion and hydroboration reactions
  • Platinum/nickel catalyzed selective hydrosilylation of alkynes and alkenes
  • Iron-catalyzed dehydrogenative coupling reactions
  • Hydrosilylation and double silylation of carbonyl compounds

Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

122.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

50 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

540404-VAR:
540404-BULK:
540404-1ML:

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06423MI

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