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Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 99.999% (metals basis)
Description
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
Specifications
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) |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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