Titanocene Dichloride

Name:
Titanocene Dichloride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	dicyclopentadienyltitanium dichloride; titanium ferrocene
M Formula:	(C5H5)2TiCl2
Properties:
Red crystals. Mp 287–289C. Moderately soluble in toluene, chloroform; sparingly soluble in ether and water. Stable in dry air, slowly hydrolyzed in moist air.
Hazard:
Toxic by inhalation, irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Use:
Ziegler polymerization catalyst (with aluminum alkyls).See Metallocene.