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Cobalt carbonyl, also known as dicobalt octacarbonyl, is a metal carbonyl complex where cobalt is coordinated with carbon monoxide ligands. This reddish-brown compound is primarily used in organic synthesis and catalysis, particularly in reactions involving carbonylation and hydroformylation. Cobalt carbonyl serves as a source of cobalt in various chemical processes, facilitating the formation of complex organic molecules. Handling this compound requires caution due to its toxicity and potential to decompose into hazardous gases.
| Catalog Number | R058111 |
| CAS Number | 10210-68-1 |
| Synonyms | Cobalt octacarbonyl (Co2(CO)8); Cobalt Tetracarbonyl Dimer; Di-μ-carbonylhexacarbonyldicobalt; Dicobalt Carbonyl; Dicobalt Octacarbonyl; Octacarbonyldicobalt; |
| Molecular Formula | C8Co2O8+4 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| Overview of Clinical Research | Cobalt carbonyl, also known as dicobalt octacarbonyl, is a metal carbonyl complex where cobalt is coordinated with carbon monoxide ligands. This reddish-brown compound is primarily used in organic synthesis and catalysis, particularly in reactions involving carbonylation and hydroformylation. Cobalt carbonyl serves as a source of cobalt in various chemical processes, facilitating the formation of complex organic molecules. Handling this compound requires caution due to its toxicity and potential to decompose into hazardous gases. |
| IUPAC Name | carbon monoxide;cobalt(2+) |
| InChI | InChI=1S/8CO.2Co/c81-2;/q;2+2 |
| InChIKey | MQIKJSYMMJWAMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[Co+2].[Co+2] |
