Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 99.999% (metals basis)

Description

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

Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used to prepare complexes for examination of the properties of metals with unusual coordination geometries. It is also used as a catalyst for oxidation and esterification.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6147-53-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H14CoO8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 249.081
• 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
• IUPAC Name: cobalt(2+);diacetate;tetrahydrate
• SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Co+2]

• Melting Point: ∼140°C (in -4H₂O)
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 50 g
• Linear Formula: Co(OOCCH₃)₂·4H₂O
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 3731397
• Merck Index: 14,2433
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water(380g/L).
• Formula Weight: 249.08 (177.02 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.542
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.71 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• 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