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Is Tetracarbonylnickel vegan?

Tetracarbonylnickel

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Tetracarbonylnickel (nickel carbonyl), Ni(CO)4, is a colourless liquid organometallic compound and the principal carbonyl of nickel. It was historically used in the Mond process for producing high-purity nickel and is highly toxic.

Also known as Nickel carbonyl
INCI name Tetracarbonylnickel
CAS number 13463-39-3
EC number 236-669-2
CosIng ID 28546
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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