BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT

Chemical properties

dark violet crystals

The Uses of BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT

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.

The Uses of BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT

Polymerization inhibitor of olefins up to 200C, Diels–Alder reaction, catalyst, paint drier, oxygen stripping agent.

What are the applications of Application

Bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt is a compound also known as Kobaltocen

Definition

A metallocene.

General Description

Black-purple crystals or black solid. Sublimes at 104°F and 0.1 mm Hg.

Air & Water Reactions

Air-sensitive. Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT is very sensitive to air and is readily oxidized. BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT is also sensitive to exposure to light. Readily oxidized by water and dilute acids .

Hazard

Toxic by ingestion.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT is toxic by ingestion.

Fire Hazard

Vendor information indicates that BIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)COBALT is flammable.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route.Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenicdata. Mutation data reported. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.