Sodium, 2,4-cyclopentadienide
Agent Name
Sodium, 2,4-cyclopentadienide
CAS Number
4984-82-1
Formula
C5-H5-Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cyclopenta-2,4-dien-1-ylsodium; Sodium, 2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3395
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Sodium cyclopentadienide is a common reagent for the preparation of metallocenes." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Reacts violently with water evolving hydrogen gas; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, solid, water-reactive."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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