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Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt is used to catalyze the preparation of pyridines from alkynes and nitriles. It acts as a polymerization inhibitor of olefins. It is a common one-electron reducing agent in the laboratory. It reacts with carbon monoxide to prepare cobalt(I) derivative, cyclopentadienylcobalt dicarbonyl. It also serves as an internal standard in cyclic voltametry. Further, it finds use in Diels-Alder reactions. In addition to this, it is used as a paint drier and as an oxygen stripping agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged under argon
Specifications
| Melting Point | 176°C to 180°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN3181 |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 189.12 |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt |
Safety and Handling
- Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt
- Danger
- Flammable solid Category 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only