| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
hexacarbonylvanadium | [CAS]
14024-00-1 | [Synonyms]
hexacarbonylvanadium
Vanadium hexacarbonyl
Vanadium carbonyl(V(CO)6), (OC-6-11)- | [EINECS(EC#)]
237-849-3 | [Molecular Formula]
C6O6V | [MDL Number]
MFCD00058748 | [MOL File]
14024-00-1.mol | [Molecular Weight]
219 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Bluish green crystalline solid; decomposeson heating at 70°C (158°F); insoluble inwater and alcohol; low solubility in hexaneand other saturated hydrocarbons, but solublein most other organic solvents (solution turnsyellow). | [Uses]
Hexacarbonylvanadium is used as a catalyst in isomerization andhydrogenation reactions.
| [Health Hazard]
There is no report on its toxicity in the publishedliterature. However, this substance,like most other metal carbonyls, shouldbe treated as a potential health hazard asit can produce highly toxic decompositionproducts, carbon monoxide, and vanadiumoxides. Skin contact can cause irritation. | [Fire Hazard]
Vanadium hexacarbonyl is a pyrophoric compound.
It can explode on heating. |
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