Description

Carbon Monoxide: Cobalt is a coordination complex where carbon monoxide ligands are bound to a cobalt center, widely utilized as a catalyst precursor in industrial chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for facilitating key carbonylation and hydroformylation reactions, enabling the efficient production of aldehydes, acids, and other high-value intermediates. It is an essential material for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable and active catalytic systems.

Application

• Hydroformylation Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for catalysts used in the oxo process to convert alkenes into aldehydes.
• Carbonylation Reactions: Employed in catalytic processes for the synthesis of acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and other carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in laboratory and pilot-scale reactions for constructing complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a catalyst component in the production of specialized polymers and polyketones.
• Fuel & Energy Research: Investigated in studies related to Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and syngas conversion technologies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for developing new catalytic methodologies and studying organometallic reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbon Monoxide: Cobalt
CAS No.	17186-02-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cobalt Carbonyl; Dicobalt Octacarbonyl; Octacarbonyldicobalt; Cobalt Tetracarbonyl Dimer; Cobalt Carbonyl (Co2(CO)8); Cobalt Octacarbonyl; Bis(tetracarbonylcobalt); Co2(CO)8
EINECS	241-193-6

Quality Control

Our Carbon Monoxide: Cobalt is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the exacting standards required for catalytic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation and decomposition. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures should be avoided. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark brown crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cobalt content)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents

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