CAS 10210-68-1

octacarbonyldicobalt

Description:

Octacarbonyldicobalt is a coordination compound with the chemical formula Co2(CO)8. It is characterized by its unique structure, which consists of two cobalt atoms bonded together, each surrounded by four carbon monoxide (CO) ligands. This compound is typically a dark purple or black solid and is known for its air-sensitive nature, requiring careful handling under inert atmospheres to prevent degradation. Octacarbonyldicobalt is soluble in organic solvents such as benzene and toluene, but it is insoluble in water. It is primarily used in organic synthesis and catalysis, particularly in reactions involving carbonylation processes. The compound exhibits interesting properties, including the ability to act as a source of cobalt in various chemical reactions and its role in the formation of metal carbonyl complexes. Additionally, it has applications in materials science and as a precursor for the preparation of cobalt nanoparticles. Due to its toxicity and potential environmental hazards, appropriate safety measures should be taken when handling this substance.

Formula: C₈Co₂O₈

InChI: InChI=1S/8CO.2Co/c8*1-2;;/q;;;;;;2*-2;2*+2

InChI key: InChIKey=DNSOBZYUKVUICX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(#O)[Co+2]12(C#O)(C#O)[Co+2](C#O)(C#O)(C#O)([C-2]1=O)[C-2]2=O

Synonyms:

• Carbon Monooxide - Cobalt (4:1)
• Carbon Monoxide
• Cobalt
• Cobalt carbonyl
• Cobalt carbonyl (Co2(CO)8)
• Cobalt carbonyl (Co₂(CO)₈)
• Cobalt octacarbonyl (Co2(CO)8)
• Cobalt octacarbonyl (Co₂(CO)₈)
• Cobalt tetracarbonyl dimer
• Cobalt, di-μ-carbonylhexacarbonyldi-, (Co-Co)
• Cobaltous
• Di-μ-carbonylhexacarbonyldicobalt
• Dicobalt Octacarbonyl
• Dicobalt carbonyl (Co2(CO)8)
• Dicobalt carbonyl (Co₂(CO)₈)
• Kobalt-Tetracarbonyl, Dimer
• Methanone

Dicobalt Octacarbonyl (stabilized with 1-5% Hexane)

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Formula: C₈Co₂O₈

Color and Shape: Orange to Brown to Dark red powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 341.95

Ref: 3B-D3213

Octacarbonyldicobalt, stab. with 1-5% hexane

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As a catalyst in oxo process, and in high-purity cobalt salts

Formula: C₈Co₂O₈

Purity: 1-5%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps, Red to orange to brown

Molecular weight: 341.95

Ref: 02-013060

Cobalt carbonyl (Dicobalt octacarbonyl) (Stabilized with 1-5% hexanes)

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Cobalt carbonyl (Dicobalt octacarbonyl) (Stabilized with 1-5% hexanes)

Formula: Co₂(CO)₈

Color and Shape: dark orange xtl.

Molecular weight: 341.95

Ref: 08-27-0400

Dicobalt Octacarbonyl (stabilized with 1-5% Hexane)

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Dicobalt Octacarbonyl (stabilized with 1-5% Hexane)

Formula: C₈Co₂O₈

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 341.95

Ref: 54-IN13262

Cobalt Carbonyl (Stabilized with 1-5% Hexane)

Controlled Product

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Applications Cobalt Carbonyl is a metal carbonyl used as a reagent and catalyst in organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis. Cobalt Carbonyl is commonly used as a hydroformylation catalyst for the conversion of alkenes to aldehydes.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Mirbach, M. et al.: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 103, 7594 (1981); Haukka, M. et al.: J. Mol. Cat. A Chem., 102, 79 (1995); Haumann, M. et al.: Catal. Tod., 79, 43 (2003);

Formula: C₈Co₂O₈

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 341.95

Ref: TR-C633100