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Tungsten hexacarbonyl (CAS 14040-11-0)

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Alternate Names:
Hexacarbonyltungsten
Application:
Tungsten hexacarbonyl is A precursor to a Fischer carbene complex which reduces Pd(II) to a nanoparticulate Pd(0) that is catalytically active in Hiyama cross-coupling.(1)
CAS Number:
14040-11-0
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
351.90
Molecular Formula:
C6O6W
Supplemental Information:
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Tungsten hexacarbonyl, a significant chemical compound, boasts a wide array of applications in scientific and industrial processes. As a transition metal carbonyl, it comprises one tungsten atom, six carbon atoms, and twelve oxygen atoms. The use of Tungsten hexacarbonyl as a catalyst extends across an assortment of chemical reactions. It holds particular importance as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes, while also contributing to the synthesis of organic compounds like alcohols and amines. Tungsten hexacarbonyl serves as a reagent for synthesizing other compounds, including organometallic compounds and metal complexes. By forming complexes with the reactant molecules, Tungsten hexacarbonyl initiates the catalytic process. This complex subsequently undergoes reactions that yield the desired product molecules. The precise mechanism of action of by Tungsten hexacarbonyl depends on the specific type of reaction in which it is utilized.


Tungsten hexacarbonyl (CAS 14040-11-0) References

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