Description

Chloropentakis(methylamine)cobalt dichloride is a coordination complex of cobalt(III) featuring a central cobalt atom surrounded by five methylamine ligands and one chloride ligand, with additional chloride counterions. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor and catalyst in advanced inorganic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists working in the development of novel coordination compounds, catalytic systems, and specialized materials where a well-defined cobalt(III) amine complex is required.

Application

• Precursor for Advanced Cobalt Complexes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing other cobalt(III) complexes with tailored properties.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in oxidation and other transformation reactions.
• Materials Science: Used in the study and development of coordination polymers or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental studies in inorganic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Electrochemical Studies: Potential use in researching electron transfer processes due to the redox-active cobalt center.
• Spectroscopic Standards: Can be used as a model compound for spectroscopic analysis (e.g., UV-Vis, IR) of amine-cobalt complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloropentakis(methylamine)cobalt dichloride
CAS No.	15392-59-3
Molecular Formula	C5H23Cl3CoN5 or [CoCl(CH3NH2)5]Cl2
Molecular Weight	334.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentakis(methylamine)chlorocobalt(III) dichloride; Chloropenta(methylamine)cobalt(III) chloride; [CoCl(NH2CH3)5]Cl2; Cobalt(III) pentakis(methylamine) chloride dichloride; Chloropentamminecobalt(III) chloride methylamine analog; Penta(methylamine)cobalt trichloride
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Quality Control

Our Chloropentakis(methylamine)cobalt dichloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, which may include assay determination, identification by spectroscopic methods, and analysis of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cobalt content)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical

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