Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl
Agent Name
Tetracobalt dodecacarbonyl
CAS Number
17786-31-1
Formula
C12-Co4-O12
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cobalt carbonyl (Co4(CO)12); Dodecacarbonyl tetracobalt; Cobalt, tri-mu-carbonylnonacarbonyltetra-, tetrahydro-; Tri-mu-carbonylnonacarbonyltetracobalt; [ChemIDplus] Dodecacarbonyltetracobalt; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN3179
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Black crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation and skin sensitization; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Suspected carcinogen; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cobalt hydrocarbonyl" and "Cobalt carbonyl."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable solid, toxic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: