Dicyclopentadienyl iron
Agent Name
Dicyclopentadienyl iron
Alternative Name
Ferrocene
CAS Number
102-54-5
Formula
C10-H10-Fe
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Biscyclopentadienyliron; Catane; Di(pi-cyclopentadienyl)iron; Di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yliron; Dicyclopentadienyl iron; Ferrocene; Ferrotsen; Iron bis(cyclopentadiene); Iron bis(cyclopentadienide); Iron dicyclopentadienyl; Iron, bis(eta5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Orange, crystalline solid with a camphor-like odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
A combustion catalyst and antiknock gasoline additive; [ACGIH] "Coating for missiles and satellites; high temp lubricant; intermediate for high temp polymers; UV absorber." [HSDB]
Comments
Dogs fed 1000 mg/kg for 3 months develop hemosiderosis (iron accumulation). [ACGIH] An eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] See "Iron oxide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
Bioaccumulates
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3
PEL (OSHA)
15 mg/m3, as Fe (total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction)
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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