| Description | Cobaltocene is used to catalyze the preparation of pyridines from nitriles and alkynes. It is also used as an oxygen stripping agent and as a paint drier. |
| Synonyms | Kobaltocen, Dicyclopentadienylcobalt |
| molecular weight | 189.12 |
| Molecular formula | C10H10Co |
| CAS | 1277-43-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: Soluble |
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