Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 98%

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.

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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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only