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Cobalt Carbonyl

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
1,3-dicobaltabicyclo[1.1.0]butane-2,4-dione; hexakis(methanidylidyneoxidanium)
IUPAC Traditional name
1,3-dicobaltabicyclo[1.1.0]butane-2,4-dione; hexakis(carbon monoxide)
Synonyms
Dicobalt Carbonyl
Cobalt octacarbonyl (Co2(CO)8)
Octacarbonyldicobalt
Cobalt Tetracarbonyl Dimer
Di-μ-carbonylhexacarbonyldicobalt
Dicobalt Octacarbonyl

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 10210-68-1

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
Cobalt Carbonyl is a metal carbonyl used as a reagent and catalyst in organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis. Cobalt Carbonyl is commonly used as a hydroformylation catalyst for the conversion of alkenes to aldehydes.

REFERENCES

  • Mirbach, M. et al.: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 103, 7594 (1981)
  • Haukka, M. et al.: J. Mol. Cat. A Chem., 102, 79 (1981)
  • Haumann, M. et al.: Catal. Tod., 79, 43 (1981)