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Molybdenumhexacarbonyl

98%

• Synonym(s): Hexacarbonylmolybdenum(0)
• Linear Formula: Mo(CO)₆
• CAS Number: 13939-06-5
• Molecular Weight: 264.00
• EC Number: 237-713-3
• MDL number: MFCD00003466
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• PubChem Substance ID: 24851946

Properties

• vapor density: 9.1 (vs air)
• Assay: 98%
• form: solid
• reaction suitability: core: molybdenum; reagent type: catalyst
• bp: 156 °C (lit.)
• mp: 150 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• density: 1.96 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [Mo].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+]
• InChI: 1S/6CO.Mo/c6*1-2;
• InChI key: KMKBZNSIJQWHJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Molybdenumhexacarbonyl is a white crystalline solid, melts at 150^oC, density 1.96 gm/cc, is insoluble in water and soluble in most organic solvents.

Application

Used in the grafting of silica, as a catalyst for epoxidation of olefins,in the adsorption of organosulfur compounds from liquid fuels,as a precursor for the manufacture of organomolybdenum dyes and for Molybdenum plating by thermal decomposition.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H331
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P271 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P403 + P233 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves