Description

C2H5Co CAS NO 15843-24-0 is an organocobalt compound, specifically an ethylcobalt species, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for facilitating key bond-forming reactions, including cross-coupling and carbonylation processes, under controlled conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for generating active cobalt catalysts used in hydroformylation, hydrogenation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and natural products.
• Polymerization Catalyst Component: Used in the development and testing of novel coordination catalysts for olefin polymerization and copolymerization.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a reagent in the deposition of cobalt-containing thin films and nanomaterials for electronic and magnetic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for mechanistic studies and the development of new catalytic methodologies in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	C2H5Co
CAS No.	15843-24-0
Molecular Formula	C2H5Co
Molecular Weight	88.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylcobalt; Cobalt, ethyl-; Ethyl cobalt; Cobalt ethyl compound; Ethylcobalt compound; CoEt; Cobalt-ethyl radical
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our C2H5Co is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and assay is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid or solution (contact for form)
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cobalt content)	≥95% (or as specified)
Purity (HPLC/GC)	Contact for details
Solvent Content (if applicable)	Specified on COA

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