Description

Chlorotris(Triphenylphosphine)Cobalt(I) is a versatile and highly reactive organometallic catalyst essential for facilitating complex chemical transformations. This compound matters for its unique ability to activate small molecules and mediate challenging cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions under mild conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new synthetic pathways and optimizing production processes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key catalyst for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and hydrosilylation reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Used in C-C and C-X (X = N, O) bond-forming reactions critical for constructing complex organic molecules in pharmaceutical R&D.
• Olefin Polymerization & Oligomerization: Employed as a co-catalyst or pre-catalyst in the development of specialized polyolefins and oligomers.
• Small Molecule Activation: Facilitates the activation of H2, CO, and other small molecules for use in catalytic cycles and energy-related research.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a fundamental reagent for studying organometallic reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic systems.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a precursor for depositing cobalt-containing thin films or nanoparticles used in electronic and magnetic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorotris(Triphenylphosphine)Cobalt(I)
CAS No.	26305-75-9
Molecular Formula	C55H45ClCoP3
Molecular Weight	877.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt, chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)-; Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)cobalt; Tris(triphenylphosphine)cobalt(I) chloride; Cobalt(I) tris(triphenylphosphine) chloride; CoCl(PPh3)3; Vaska's complex analogue; Triphenylphosphine cobalt chloride complex
EINECS	247-137-0

Quality Control

Our Chlorotris(Triphenylphosphine)Cobalt(I) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and identification by spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and stability data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. The material is hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive; the storage area should be cool, dry, and well-ventilated. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cobalt content)	≥ 96.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, THF, DCM; sparingly soluble in hexanes

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