Molybdenum hexacarbonyl
- CAS No.
- 13939-06-5
- Chemical Name:
- Molybdenum hexacarbonyl
- Synonyms
- Mo(CO)6;MOLYBDENUM CARBONYL;HEXACARBONYLMOLYBDENUM;Hexacarbonylmolybdenum(0);MOLYBDENUM (VI) HEXACARBONYL;Molybdenum carbonyl (Mo(CO)6);ybdenum hexacarbonyL;Molybdenumcarbonyl,98%;MOLYBDENUM HEXACARBONYL;Molybdenum carbonyl 98%
- CBNumber:
- CB4348407
- Molecular Formula:
- C6MoO6
- Molecular Weight:
- 264
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00003466
- MOL File:
- 13939-06-5.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | 150 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 156 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.96 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 9.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.13 hPa (20 °C) |
| storage temp. | Store at <= 20°C. |
| solubility | Slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran, diglyme and acetonitrile. |
| form | crystal |
| color | white |
| Specific Gravity | 1.960 |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Specific Heat Capacity | Cp(crystal): 0.92 J/(g·K); Cp(gas): 0.78 J/(g·K), at 25℃ |
| Hydrolytic Sensitivity | 4: no reaction with water under neutral conditions |
| Exposure limits |
ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 3 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 5000 mg/m3 |
| InChI | 1S/6CO.Mo/c6*1-2; |
| InChIKey | KMKBZNSIJQWHJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [Mo].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+].[C-]#[O+] |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 13939-06-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Molybdenum hexacarbonyl(13939-06-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Molybdenum carbonyl (Mo(CO)6), (OC-6-11)- (13939-06-5) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352300 |
| NACRES | NA.23 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS06 |
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| Signal word | Danger | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H331 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P261-P271-P304+P340+P311-P403+P233-P405-P501 | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | T+,Xi | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 26/27/28 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 36/37/39-45-36/37-28A-22 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 3466 6.1/PG 2 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| Hazard Note | Irritant | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 6.1 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | II | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29310095 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
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| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation | |||||||||
| Limited Quantities | 100ml (liquid) or 0.5 Kg (solid) | |||||||||
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (1g or 1ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml) | |||||||||
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Molybdenum hexacarbonyl price More Price(37)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
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| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.00396 | Hexacarbonylmolybdenum for synthesis | 13939-06-5 | 10g | $200 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.00396 | Hexacarbonylmolybdenum for synthesis | 13939-06-5 | 25g | $430 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 199958 | Molybdenumhexacarbonyl 98% | 13939-06-5 | 10g | $100 | 2023-06-20 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 199958 | Molybdenumhexacarbonyl 98% | 13939-06-5 | 50g | $263 | 2023-06-20 | Buy |
| Strem Chemicals | 42-1350 | Molybdenum carbonyl, 98% | 13939-06-5 | 5g | $58 | 2024-03-01 | Buy |
Molybdenum hexacarbonyl Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER
Uses
Plating molybdenum, i.e., molybdenum mir-rors; intermediate.
Uses
It is used as a catalyst in many organicsynthetic reactions.
Uses
Alumina supported molybdenum hexacarbonyl acts as an active catalyst. It is used to synthesize MoO and MoC nanowires by electron beam induced deposition.
General Description
Molybdenum hexacarbonyl is a colorless compound that sublimates and decomposes without melting at 150oC. It has an octahedral structure. Inherent sublimation of molybdenum hexacarbonyl permits it to perform as an active liquefaction catalyst. To form a catalyst it is adsorbed on dehydroxylated alumina forming subcarboyls.
Hazard
Decomposes above 150C to evolve carbonmonoxide.
Health Hazard
Molybdenum hexacarbonyl is a highly toxicsubstance. It is listed in Toxic SubstanceControl Act. Acute symptoms includeheadache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, andfever. Because of its low vapor pressure,the risk of exposure of this compound,however, by inhalation is lower than thatfrom the volatile tetra- or pentacoordinatedmetal carbonyls. Ingestion of the compoundcan cause death. Absorption of its solutionthrough skin may cause severe poisoning,manifesting the same effects as those fromother routes of exposure.
Fire Hazard
It reacts violently with strong oxidizers. Contact with concentrated acids is expected to be violent. Its solutions are susceptible to detonate spontaneously (Owen 1950). Ethereal solutions of this compound can explode on extended storage (Bretherick 1995).
reaction suitability
core: molybdenum
reagent type: catalyst
Purification Methods
Sublime it in a vacuum before use [Connor et al. J Chem Soc, Dalton Trans 511 1986]. TOXIC.
Molybdenum hexacarbonyl Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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