Tungsten Dichloride

Introduction

Name: Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Tungsten Dichloride
Other Names: Bis(Cyclopentadienyl) Tungsten Dichloride; Bis(Cyclopentadienyl) Tungsten Dichloride; Bis(Cyclopentadienyl) Tungsten(Iv) Dichloride
CAS: 12184-26-8
Formula:C₁₀H₁₀Cl₂W
Molecular weight：384.93200
Exact Mass: 383.96700
Melting Point: >350ºC
Boiling Point: 41.5ºC at 760mmHg
Vapor pressure（25°C）：418mmHg

Nature

Tungsten dichloride appears in pale yellow to light brown.

Preparation

Tungsten dichloride can be prepared from two sodium bis (cyclopentadienyl) tungsten and chloroform.

Application

Tungsten dichloride can be the intermediate for preparing organic tungsten compounds.