Description

Cobalt(II) Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex (1:1) is a versatile organometallic reagent and catalyst precursor. This complex is valued for its solubility in organic solvents, making it a crucial component in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries for applications requiring controlled cobalt-mediated reactions. The CAS number for this compound is 92258-02-1.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in organic synthesis for cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and polymerization processes.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key starting material in academic and industrial labs for developing new organometallic compounds and catalytic systems.
• Electrochemical Studies: Employed in the preparation of electrodes and studies related to energy storage and conversion.
• Material Science: Used in the synthesis of cobalt-containing nanomaterials and thin films for electronic and magnetic applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates specific bond-forming steps in the synthesis of complex drug molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt(II) Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex (1:1)
CAS No.	92258-02-1
Molecular Formula	C4H8Cl2CoO
Molecular Weight	202.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt Dichloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex; Cobalt Chloride THF Adduct; Tetrahydrofuran Cobalt(II) Chloride; CoCl2(THF); Cobalt Chloride Tetrahydrofuranate; Cobaltous Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex; Bis(tetrahydrofuran)cobalt(II) dichloride (common for 1:2 complex, often related)
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Quality Control

Our Cobalt(II) Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and identification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and solvent content is provided with every shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to violet crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CoCl2 basis)	≥ 95.0%
Solvent Content (THF)	As per theoretical or specified range
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm

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