| M Formula: | (C2H5)2Cd |
| Properties: | |
| Colorless, oily liquid. Bp 64C (19 mm Hg), fp −21C. Pyrophoric, | |
| Derivation: | |
| Reaction of cadmium acetate with triethylaluminum. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Ignites spontaneously in air, dangerous fire hazard. | |
| Use: | |
| TEL production, synthesis of ketones from acid chlorides. | |