Cyclopentadienylmolybdenum tricarbonyl dimer

• CAT Number: M058592
• CAS Number: 12091-64-4
• Molecular Formula: Mo2(η-C5H5)2(CO)6
• Molecular Weight: 490.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Bis(tricarbonylcyclopentadienylmolybdenum)
• Solubility: 222 °C (432 °F; 495 K)
• Appearance: dark red crystalline solid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: bis(tricarbonyl[η5-cyclopentadienyl]molybdenum)(Mo—Mo)
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C5H5.6CO.2Mo/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;6*1-2;;/h2*1-5H
• InChIKey: XCUPBPUEWLTPMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].C1=C[CH]C=C1.C1=C[CH]C=C1.[Mo].[Mo]

Cyclopentadienylmolybdenum tricarbonyl dimer is an organometallic compound with the formula [(CpMo(CO)3)2], where Cp stands for cyclopentadienyl (C5H5). This dimer consists of two molybdenum atoms, each coordinated to a cyclopentadienyl ligand and three carbonyl (CO) groups. It is commonly used in inorganic and organometallic chemistry research due to its unique bonding and reactivity. The compound plays a role as a precursor for synthesizing other molybdenum-based complexes and is studied for its catalytic properties in reactions like olefin polymerization and hydroformylation. Its structure and reactivity make it valuable for exploring transition metal chemistry.