Product Description

Productcobaltocene
CAS1277-43-6
FormulaC10H10Co; C10H10Co 10*; C10H10Co
Synonymdi-pi-cyclopentadienyl-cobal, Kobaltocen [Czech], Cobalt, bis(?5-cyclopentadienyl)-, bis-(eta5-Cyclopentadienyl) cobalt, Cobalt, bis(eta5-cyclopentadienyl)-, Cobalt, di-pi-cyclopentadienyl-, Cobaltocene, Dicyclopentadienylcobalt, Bis (cyclopentadienyl) cobalt, Di-pi-cyclopentadienyl cobalt, Kobaltocen, Cobalt, bis(?5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-, EINECS 215-061-0, Cobalt, bis(eta5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-, NSC 62690, Cobalt, di-p-cyclopentadienyl-, UNII-4W7LGU89CV, cobalt,bis(?5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-, BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT, bis-(?5-Cyclopentadienyl) cobalt, CCRIS 6001

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight189.12
EINECS215-061-0
SMILESC=1C=C[CH-]C1.C1=C[CH-]C=C1.[Co+2]
InChI1S/2C5H5.Co/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;/h2*1-5H;
StabilityStable, but very reactive and air and moisture sensitive - store under inert gas. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable.
Melting Point176-180 °C (dec.)
SensitiveAir & Moisture Sensitive
Water solubilityInsoluble in water.
Storage Temperature0-6°C
Notescobaltocene uses and applications include: Catalyst for synthesis of pyridines from alkynes and nitriles; polymerization inhibitor of olefins up to 200 C; in Diels-Alder reactions; as paint drier; oxygen stripping agent Suggested storage of cobaltocene: Store in freezer; keep container tightly closed under inert atmosphere; protect from light; handle under inert atmosphere; store away from ignition sources
ClassSpecialty Chemicals, Specialty Materials
FunctionCatalyst, Polymerization Inhibitor
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