Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphate
Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphate (CAS 79973-42-5; C20H30CoF6P; molar mass 474.35 g/mol), also known as decamethylcobaltocenium hexafluorophosphate, is an organometallic cobalt(III) sandwich-complex salt supplied as a solid of 98% assay. The permethylated cobaltocenium cation paired with a hexafluorophosphate counter-ion makes it a versatile reagent in coordination, organometallic and supramolecular chemistry. Tech Serve Solutions supplies it as a research-grade reagent to laboratories worldwide.
- IUPAC
- Decamethylcobaltocenium hexafluorophosphate
- Synonyms
- Decamethylcobaltocenium hexafluorophosphateBis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphateCobaltocenium, decamethyl-, hexafluorophosphateBis(eta5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphateDecamethylcobaltocenium PF6
Supramolecular cluster assembly
Used as a reactant in the spontaneous assembly of titanium and gallium bis(dihydroxybenzamido)naphthalene supramolecular tetranuclear cluster complexes. The robust decamethylcobaltocenium cation serves as a well-defined counter-cation in such host-guest and cluster systems.
Coordination and organometallic synthesis
Applied in the preparation of cobaltocenium nickel bisdithiolene complexes and in metathesis reactions, for example with potassium biphenoxide. It is a convenient source of the permethylated cobaltocenium cation for salt-metathesis routes.
Reduction and electron-transfer chemistry
Employed in nucleophilic addition and single-electron reduction reactions. The decamethylcobaltocenium/decamethylcobaltocene couple is a recognised reference system in organometallic redox chemistry.
Research-grade reagent
Supplied to academic and industrial research laboratories as a defined building block for studies in inorganic, organometallic and materials chemistry.
| Molecular weight | 474.35 |
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| Empirical formula | C20H30CoF6P |
| Assay | 98% |
| Application | Reactant for:• Spontaneous assembly of titanium and gallium bis(dihydroxybenzamido)naphthalene supramolecular tetranuclear cluster complexes1• Preparation of cobaltocenium nickel bisdithiolene complexes2• Metathesis reaction with potassium biphenoxide3• Nucleophilic addition and single-electron reduction reactions4 |
| Melting point | 305 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
Hazard statements
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P280Wear protective gloves, clothing and eye/face protection
- P305IF IN EYES
- P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
| Protective equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges |
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| Transport (UN / ADR) | UN 3260 8 / PGIII |
| Water hazard class (WGK, DE) | 3 |
| Hazard codes (EU) | C |
| Risk statements (R) | 14-34 |
| Safety statements (S) | 26-27-36/37/39-45 |
| Supplemental hazards | Reacts violently with water. |
Hazard information is provided for guidance. Always consult the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS), available on request, before handling.
Documentation
Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering assay, identity and purity; the grade is confirmed against your enquiry. Safety Data Sheets and technical data sheets are available on request.
Supply & logistics
Samples for technical evaluation; bulk MOQ by grade and packaging. In-stock material ships in 7–10 working days, worldwide, with full export documentation.
What is Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphate used for?
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It is used chiefly as a research reagent in coordination, organometallic and supramolecular chemistry. Documented uses include the assembly of titanium and gallium tetranuclear cluster complexes, preparation of cobaltocenium nickel bisdithiolene complexes, metathesis reactions such as that with potassium biphenoxide, and nucleophilic addition and single-electron reduction reactions.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula of Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphate?
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Its CAS number is 79973-42-5 and its empirical formula is C20H30CoF6P (Hill notation), with a molecular weight of 474.35 g/mol. The MDL number is MFCD00269818 and the PubChem Substance ID is 24872851. It is also known as decamethylcobaltocenium hexafluorophosphate.
What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply?
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Tech Serve Solutions supplies this compound as a research-grade reagent with a typical assay of 98%. We do not represent it as USP, BP or EP pharmacopoeia grade. A certificate of analysis is provided with each batch, and the reported melting point is 305 °C (decomposition).
What are the safety and handling hazards of this compound?
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It is classified under GHS pictogram GHS05 with signal word Danger and hazard statement H314 (causes severe skin burns and eye damage). It reacts violently with water. Handle only with appropriate eye and face protection, gloves and respiratory protection, keep away from moisture, and follow the precautionary statements P280, P305+P351+P338 and P310. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet before use.
How is Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphate packed, shipped and exported?
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It is packed in tightly sealed, moisture-protected containers appropriate to the order quantity and labelled to GHS requirements. For transport it is classified as UN 3260, Class 8 (corrosive solid), Packing Group III, and is shipped in compliance with applicable dangerous-goods regulations. Tech Serve Solutions exports worldwide with full documentation.
How do I request a sample or quote?
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Contact Tech Serve Solutions with your required quantity, purity and destination, and our team will respond with availability, lead time, packing options and export documentation. Samples can be arranged subject to the compound's hazard classification and transport requirements.
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