Dicobalt Octacarbonyl | Co2(CO)8 | 4N
Dicobalt octacarbonyl is used as a catalyst for the synthesis of high-efficiency herbicide glyphosate (commonly known as "Roundup"), anti-tumor reagent N-((5-bromothiophen-2-yl) sulfonyl)-2,4-dichlorobenzamide, hydroxycitronellol, pineapple ester, functional oligosaccharide stachyose intermediates. It is also the raw material for the synthesis of critical semiconductor precursors dicarbonyl cyclopentadienyl cobalt [CpCo(CO)2] and (3,3-dimethyl-1-butynyl)dicobalt hexacarbonyl [CCTBA].
Name: Cobalt carbonyl
Molecular formula: Co2(CO)8
CAS No.: 10210-68-1
Molecular weight: 341.95
Melting point: 51-52°C
Boiling point: 52°C
Density: 1.81 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Flash point: -13°C
Appearance: orange-red crystal
Solubility: soluble in water
Storage conditions: 2-8°C