Tungsten hexacarbonyl 

Synonym: Tungsten carbonyl, Hexacarbonyl wolfram, W(CO)6

CAS Number 14040-11-0 | MDL Number MFCD00011462 | EC Number 237-880-2

Tungsten hexacarbonyl CAS 14040-11-0

Product codeW0110
CAS number14040-11-0
Assay (purity)99%+
Purity methodby titration
Metal purity99.9%+
Mo<30 ppm
Molecular weight351.90
Formsolid
Appearancewhite crystalline powder
Melting point169 °C
Molecular formulaC6O6
Linear formulaW(CO)6
Packagingglassware/metal containers/bubblers

Tungsten hexacarbonyl is easily vaporized and decomposed by the electron beam — providing a convenient source of tungsten atoms. This product is widely used in electron beam-induced deposition processes, it is also used as a precursor to catalysts for alkene metathesis and to desulfurize organosulfur compounds. It is relatively air-stable, and it is sparingly soluble in non-polar organic solvents. W(CO)6 reactions begin with the displacement of some of its CO ligands. Similar to Mo(CO)6 in behavior, W(CO)6 typically forms compounds that are kinetically more robust. The synthesis of this product is reported (see the links below).

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Safety information

UNNot regulated
In TSCA registryYes

First Aid Measures

General adviceConsult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area.
Eye contactRinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Skin contactWash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
InhalationIf breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
If swallowedDo NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Certificates of analysis (CoA)

COA_W0110_LR20W4622 COA_W0110_LR20W3622 COA_W0110_LR20W1722

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External identifiers for Hexacarbonylwolfram

Pubchem CID98884
SMILESO=C=[W](=C=O)(=C=O)(=C=O)(=C=O)=C=O
IUPAC Namedimethylazanide;tantalum(5+)
InchI IdentifierInChI=1S/6CO.W/c6*1-2
InchI KeyFQNHWXHRAUXLFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Known applications and external links

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