Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt is used to catalyze the preparation of pyridines from alkynes and nitriles. It acts as a polymerization inhibitor of olefins. It is a common one-electron reducing agent in the laboratory. It reacts with carbon monoxide to prepare cobalt(I) derivative, cyclopentadienylcobalt dicarbonyl. It also serves as an internal standard in cyclic voltametry. Further, it finds use in Diels-Alder reactions. In addition to this, it is used as a paint drier and as an oxygen stripping agent.

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• Packaged under argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1277-43-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H10Co
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 189.123
• MDL Number: MFCD00013749
• InChI Key: SNBRJOIYNQIWSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: Cobaltocene
• PubChem CID: 24942376
• IUPAC Name: cobalt(2+);cyclopenta-1,3-diene
• SMILES: C1C=CC=[C-]1.C1C=CC=[C-]1.[Co+2]

• Melting Point: 176°C to 180°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3181
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 189.12
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt

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