40672-08-0

Basic information

• Product Name: BIS(METHYLCYCLOPENTADIENYL)MAGNESIUM
• Synonyms: BIS(METHYLCYCLOPENTADIENYL)MAGNESIUM;(CH3C5H4)2MG;1,1'-Dimethylmagnesocene
• CAS NO: 40672-08-0
• Molecular Formula: C12H14Mg 10*
• Molecular Weight: 182.54
• Product Categories: ALD Precursors
• Mol File: 40672-08-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 80.4°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: BIS(METHYLCYCLOPENTADIENYL)MAGNESIUM(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BIS(METHYLCYCLOPENTADIENYL)MAGNESIUM(40672-08-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BIS(METHYLCYCLOPENTADIENYL)MAGNESIUM(40672-08-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 40672-08-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H14Mg. It is a reactive organometallic compound that is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is a source of the organomagnesium reagent known as a Grignard reagent, which is widely employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium is highly reactive and must be handled with caution due to its flammability and air and moisture sensitivity. Its primary use is in the production of various organic compounds through Grignard reactions, and it is also used in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals.