Dichloro[bis(1,2-diphenylphosphino)ethane]cobalt(II) is used as a catalyst for regio- and stereoselective intermolecular enzyme coupling, cross-coupling reactions of alkyl halides with aryl Grignard reagents, hydrovinylation of styrene, tandem radical cyclization and cross-coupling, dimethylation, hydrodechlorination and addition reactions.
