Octacarbonyldicobalt is a reddish-brown solid and an organometallic compound of cobalt, notable for releasing carbon monoxide upon decomposition. It is used as a catalyst and in organometallic synthesis.
10210-68-1
Dicobalt octacarbonyl;Cobalt carbonyl;Cobalt(0) carbonyl
C8Co2O8
Toxic
Intermediates , Raw Material , Research and Development , Specialty Chemicals
Dark red liquid
52
1.73
4
-25
341.94
Pungent