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Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 98%

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Description

CAS: 6147-53-1 | C4H14CoO8 | 249.081 g/mol

Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used as an industrial catalyst to harden paints and varnishes, an active catalyst for oxidation and esterification reactions. It is also used to prepare metal complexes having unusual coordination geometry.

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.

Applications
Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used as an industrial catalyst to harden paints and varnishes, an active catalyst for oxidation and esterification reactions. It is also used to prepare metal complexes having unusual coordination geometry.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, dilute acids and phenyl acetate.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids and bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 6147-53-1
Molecular Formula C4H14CoO8
MDL Number MFCD00149569
InChI Key ZBYYWKJVSFHYJL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym cobalt ii acetate tetrahydrate, cobalt acetate tetrahydrate, cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate, cobalt diacetate tetrahydrate, bis acetato tetraquacobalt, octan kobaltnaty czech, acetic acid, cobalt 2+ salt, tetrahydrate, octan kobaltnaty, ccris 9441
PubChem CID 61372

Specifications

Melting Point ∼140°C (in -4H2O)
Density 1.71
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 1.542
Linear Formula Co(OOCCH3)2·4H2O
Quantity 25 g
UN Number UN3077
Beilstein 3731397
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,2433
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol,dilute acids and phenyl acetate.
SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Co+2]
IUPAC Name cobalt(2+);diacetate;tetrahydrate
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 249.081
Formula Weight 249.08 (177.02 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H317-H334-H335-H341-H350i-H360F
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H334-H350-H360-H341-H302-H317
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P261-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P285-P302+P352-P304+P340-P308+P313-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 200-755-8
RTECSNumber AG3325000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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