Description

Cobalt Carbonyl CAS NO 10210-68-1 is a versatile organometallic compound that serves as a critical catalyst precursor and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate key carbonylation and hydroformylation reactions, enabling the efficient production of aldehydes and other high-value intermediates. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale operations in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer sectors seeking reliable and high-purity catalytic materials.

Application

• Key catalyst precursor for the hydroformylation (oxo process) of olefins to produce aldehydes.
• Essential reagent in carbonylation reactions for synthesizing carboxylic acids, esters, and amides.
• Used in the manufacture of high-purity cobalt metal powders and thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
• Catalyst in polymerization processes and the synthesis of specialized polymers.
• Starting material for preparing other organocobalt complexes used in organic synthesis and material science.
• Employed in fuel cell research and electrocatalyst development.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Carbonyl
CAS No.	10210-68-1
Molecular Formula	C8Co2O8 (Dicobalt Octacarbonyl)
Molecular Weight	341.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Dicobalt Octacarbonyl; Cobalt Tetracarbonyl Dimer; Cobalt Carbonyl (Co2(CO)8); Octacarbonyldicobalt; Cobalt Octacarbonyl; Bis(tetracarbonylcobalt); Cobalt Carbonyl Dimer
EINECS	233-517-2

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Carbonyl is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR spectroscopy, to confirm its identity and meet specified purity standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept sealed and handled with appropriate precautions to prevent exposure to air and moisture. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark red crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Co2(CO)8)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.