Description

Di-μ-Iododiiodobis[(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl]Dicobalt is a highly specialized organometallic compound featuring a complex cobalt-iodine core stabilized by pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ligands. This compound matters as a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry, offering unique reactivity for forming carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel chemical processes and synthesizing complex molecules.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for specialized organic transformations, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Research Chemical in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organometallic reaction pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate synthesis, particularly for constructing complex, sterically hindered molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research, investigating its potential in creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or coordination polymers.
• Ligand Transfer Agent, utilizing the pentamethylcyclopentadienyl groups in organometallic synthesis.
• Reference Standard for analytical and spectroscopic studies in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-μ-Iododiiodobis[(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl]Dicobalt
CAS No.	72339-52-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₀Co₂I₄
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Bis(μ-iodo)tetraiodobis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)dicobalt; Di-μ-iodo-tetraiodo-bis(η⁵-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)dicobalt; Cp*₂Co₂I₄ (μ-I)₂; Dicobalt complex with pentamethylcyclopentadiene and iodine; Tetrakis(iodo)(μ-iodo)₂bis(η⁵-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)dicobalt; Organocobalt iodide complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to strict in-process controls to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, DCM)

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