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FERROCENE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bis(eta5-pentadienyl)iron
1, record 1, English, bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ferrocene 2, record 1, English, ferrocene
correct
- biscyclopentadienyliron 3, record 1, English, biscyclopentadienyliron
avoid
- dicyclopentadienyliron 4, record 1, English, dicyclopentadienyliron
avoid
- dicyclopentadienyl iron 3, record 1, English, dicyclopentadienyl%20iron
avoid
- di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yliron 3, record 1, English, di%2D2%2C4%2Dcyclopentadien%2D1%2Dyliron
avoid
- iron bis(cyclopentadiene) 3, record 1, English, iron%20bis%28cyclopentadiene%29
avoid
- iron dicyclopentadienyl 3, record 1, English, iron%20dicyclopentadienyl
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coordination compound of ferrous iron and two molecules of cyclopentadiene in which the organic portions have typically aromatic chemical properties whose activity is intermediate between phenol and anisole, which constitutes the first compound shown to have the "sandwich" structure found in certain types of metallocene molecules, and which is used as an additive to fuel oils to improve efficiency of combustion and eliminate smoke, as an antiknock agent, a catalyst, a coating for missiles and satellites, a high-temperature lubricant, an intermediate for high temperature polymers and an ultraviolet absorber. 5, record 1, English, - bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bis(eta5-pentadienyl)iron: The word "eta" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; the number "5" following it is a superscript. 5, record 1, English, - bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: (C5H5)2Fe or C10H10Fe 5, record 1, English, - bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ferrocène
1, record 1, French, ferroc%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bis(êta5-pentadiényl)fer 2, record 1, French, bis%28%C3%AAta5%2Dpentadi%C3%A9nyl%29fer
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- bis cyclopentadiényl-fer 3, record 1, French, bis%20cyclopentadi%C3%A9nyl%2Dfer
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique où l'atome de fer est logé «en sandwich» entre les deux plans pentagonaux C5H5, qui se présente sous la forme d'aiguilles orange à odeur de camphre et s'oxyde en donnant le cation ferricinium bleu, et que l'on utilise comme antidétonant. 4, record 1, French, - ferroc%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bis(êta5-pentadiényl)fer : Le mot «êta» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou mis en italique; le chiffre «5» qui le suit est en exposant. 4, record 1, French, - ferroc%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (C5H5)2Fe ou C10H10Fe 4, record 1, French, - ferroc%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ferroceno
1, record 1, Spanish, ferroceno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sólido cristalino naranja, con olor a alcanfor. Insoluble en agua, ligeramente soluble en benceno, éter y éter del petróleo. Despide productos tóxicos al calentar o descomponer. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ferroceno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (C5H5)2Fe o C10H10Fe 3, record 1, Spanish, - ferroceno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- titanocene dichloride
1, record 2, English, titanocene%20dichloride
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dicyclopentadienyltitanium dichloride 2, record 2, English, dicyclopentadienyltitanium%20dichloride
correct
- titanium ferrocene 2, record 2, English, titanium%20ferrocene
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Red crystals; ... moderately soluble in toluene, chloroform; sparingly soluble in ether and water; stable in dry air, slowly hydrolyzed in moist air. ... Use: Ziegler polymerization catalyst (with aluminum alkyls). 2, record 2, English, - titanocene%20dichloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: (C5H5)2TiCl2 3, record 2, English, - titanocene%20dichloride
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dichlorure de titanocène
1, record 2, French, dichlorure%20de%20titanoc%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : (C5H5)2TiCl2 2, record 2, French, - dichlorure%20de%20titanoc%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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