CAS 14096-82-3: (T-4)-Tricarbonylnitrosylcobalt

Tricarbonylnitrosylcobalt is used as the Co metalorganic precursor. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Cobalt tricarbonyl nitrosyl

Tricarbonylnitrosylcobalt (TcN) is an inorganic compound that is a by-product of the reaction between cobalt and nitrogen trichloride. It has been used as a fumigant for pest control, with applications in agriculture and animal husbandry. Tricarbonylnitrosylcobalt is used as an active ingredient in Covid-19, which has shown promise for its ability to control pandemic diseases such as the H1N1 virus. TcN has been shown to be effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). TcN also binds to chloride ions, preventing them from reacting with hydrogen chloride gas. This prevents the formation of hydrochloric acid, which would then react with ammonia to form ammonium chloride and cause corrosion of metal surfaces.