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Chloropentaamminecobalt(III) chloride
Description
Chloropentaamminecobalt(III) chloride is doped with polyvinyl acetate to prepare polymeric films, which enhances the optical conductivity. It is also used to prepare the corresponding hydrogen sulfate complex by reacting with sulfuric acid.
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.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | (decomposition) |
Color | Purple |
Density | 1.819 g/mL |
Odor | Odorless |
Linear Formula | [CoCl(NH3)5]Cl2 |
Quantity | 2 g |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 250.44 |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | Chloropentaamminecobalt(III) chloride |
Safety and Handling
missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H317-H350 |
missing translation for 'healthHazard2' | GHS H Statement H351-H317 Suspected of causing cancer. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P201-P202-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P302+P352-P308+P313-P333+P313-P363-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 237-594-8 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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