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Octacarbonyldicobalt, stab. with 1-5% hexane, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
As a catalyst in oxo process, and in high-purity cobalt saltsOctacarbonyldicobalt is used as a catalyst for hydroformylation. It plays an important role in promoting both the Nicholas reaction and the Pauson-Khand reaction. It acts as a reagent and catalyst in organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis. It is involved as an alkyne protecting group.
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Specifications
Melting Point | ∼51°C (decomposition) |
Color | Red to Orange |
Density | 1.73 g/mL |
Flash Point | -13°C (-9°F) |
Linear Formula | Co2(CO)8 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3124 |
Sensitivity | Air sensitive |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water; Soluble in alcohol,ether and carbon disulfideSoluble in ether,naphtha and carbon disulfide; Slightly soluble in alcohol; Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 341.95 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H332-H304-H317-H336-H350-X |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H228-H252-H330-H361-H373-H302-H317 Flammable solid. Self-heating in large quantities may catch fire. Fatal if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P235+P410-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P308+P313-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 4.2; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 233-514-0 |
RTECSNumber | GG0300000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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