Description

Molybdenum Hexacarbonyl is a volatile, organometallic compound that serves as a versatile precursor for molybdenum-containing materials. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for advanced manufacturing processes where precise stoichiometry and contamination control are paramount. This product is essential for researchers and industrial manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity molybdenum, molybdenum carbide, or molybdenum nitride thin films on semiconductors, solar cells, and wear-resistant coatings.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis, including olefin metathesis, hydroformylation, and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Used in the production of molybdenum-based nanoparticles, nanowires, and 2D materials for energy storage and catalytic applications.
• Surface Modification and Coating: Employed to create adherent molybdenum layers on complex substrates to enhance corrosion resistance or electrical properties.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in organometallic chemistry and materials science research for developing new compounds and processes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Molybdenum Hexacarbonyl
CAS No.	13939-06-5
Molecular Formula	Mo(CO)6
Molecular Weight	264.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexacarbonylmolybdenum; Molybdenum Carbonyl; Molybdenum(0) Hexacarbonyl; Molybdenum Carbonyl (Mo(CO)6); Molybdenum Tetracarbonyl (common misnomer); Mo(CO)6; Molybdenum Hexacarbonyl, 98%
EINECS	237-713-2

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum Hexacarbonyl is manufactured and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to meet precise specifications relevant for electronic and catalytic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Due to its volatile and light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure to air and handle in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Mo(CO)6)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	150 - 155 °C (dec.)
Insolubles	≤ 0.1%

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