The extraction of Co/III/ by benzoylacetone solutions has been carried out from acetateacetic acid solutions. The effect of different parameters affecting the distribution coefficient of Co/III/ have been determined. Lg D for Co was found to be a third order dependent on extractant concentration and a negative first order with respect to [H+]. From the thermodynamic parameters and the data of distribution ratios, the extraction mechanism has been suggested. Addition of some electron donor compounds shows no possibility for the increase of coordination number.