Description

Cobaltocene Hexafluorophosphate is a versatile organometallic salt, recognized for its role as a potent one-electron reducing agent and catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging chemical transformations, particularly in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrocatalysis, organic electronics, and polymer chemistry, where precise control over redox processes is critical.

Application

• Electrocatalyst Precursor: Used in the development of fuel cell catalysts and systems for electrochemical CO₂ reduction.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a p-dopant or charge transfer agent in the fabrication of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and conductive polymers.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a co-catalyst or initiator in Ziegler-Natta and other transition metal-mediated polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a stoichiometric reductant in organic synthesis for generating radical species or reducing metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the deposition of cobalt-containing thin films and the synthesis of novel organometallic frameworks.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a reference standard or reagent in electrochemical studies and spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobaltocene Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	12427-42-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₀Co•PF₆
Molecular Weight	348.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) Hexafluorophosphate; Cobaltocenium Hexafluorophosphate; Dicylopentadienylcobalt Hexafluorophosphate; Cp₂CoPF₆; (η⁵-C₅H₅)₂CoPF₆
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Quality Control

Our Cobaltocene Hexafluorophosphate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, residual solvent levels, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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