Decacarbonyldirhenium, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Decacarbonyldirhenium is a key starting material used for the synthesis of other rhenium carbonyl complexes. It plays an important role in metathesis, reforming and hydrogenation reactions. It is used as a catalyst to promote silation of alcohols and in the preparion of silyl ethers.

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Specifications

• Melting Point: 170°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Density: 2.87g/mL
• Linear Formula: Re₂(CO)₁₀
• Quantity: 250 mg
• UN Number: UN3466
• IUPAC Name: {[1,1,1,1,2,2,2,2,2-nonakis(hydroxymethyl)dirhenium-1-yl]methylidyne}-λ³-oxidane
• Formula Weight: 652.52
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Decacarbonyldirhenium

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