14040-11-0
| Name | Tungsten hexacarbonyl |
| CAS | 14040-11-0 |
| EINECS(EC#) | 237-880-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O6W |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011462 |
| Molecular Weight | 364 |
| MOL File | 14040-11-0.mol |
Chemical Properties
| Appearance | White, volatile, highly refractive, crystalline solid. Decomposes without melting at 150C. One of the more stable carbonyls. Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents. |
| Melting point | 150 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 175 °C |
| density | 2.65 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 12.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1.2 mm Hg ( 67 °C) |
| RTECS | YO7705000 |
| Fp | 200°C |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | insoluble in H2O; soluble in organic solvents |
| form | Fine Crystalline Powder |
| color | Light yellow to beige |
| Specific Gravity | 2.671 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Hydrolytic Sensitivity | 4: no reaction with water under neutral conditions |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 3 mg/m3 NIOSH: TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3 |
| InChI | 1S/6CO.W/c6*1-2; |
| InChIKey | FQNHWXHRAUXLFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Safety Data
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301+H311+H331 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P264-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | |
| Safety Statements | |
| RIDADR | UN 3466 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Hazard Note | Toxic |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 6.1 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29310095 |
| Storage Class | 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects |
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 3 Dermal Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation Acute Tox. 3 Oral |