Description

Tetrameric Co Cluster is a specialized molecular cluster compound featuring a core of four cobalt atoms. This material is valued for its unique electronic and catalytic properties, which are central to advanced materials research and process development. It serves as a critical precursor or catalyst in fields demanding precise molecular control, such as nanotechnology and homogeneous catalysis. Researchers and industrial chemists utilize this cluster to develop novel materials and catalytic systems.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor for organic transformations, including hydrogenation and C-C coupling reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Used as a molecular source for the controlled deposition of cobalt-containing nanoparticles and thin films.
• Electrocatalysis: Investigated for applications in energy conversion processes, such as water splitting and fuel cell catalysts.
• Magnetic Materials Development: Studied for the design of new molecular magnets and spin-crossover materials due to its multinuclear metal core.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed as a reference compound or starting material in fundamental chemical research and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrameric Co Cluster
CAS No.	301663-94-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tetracobalt Cluster; Cobalt Tetramer; Co4 Cluster; Tetranuclear Cobalt Complex; Cobalt Metal Cluster; Molecular Cobalt Cluster; [Co4] Cluster; Cobalt Carbonyl Cluster (related class)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrameric Co Cluster is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, which may include spectroscopic and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid (Color to be specified per grade)
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Assay)	≥ 95% (by elemental analysis)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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