Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 7791-13-1 | Cl2CoH12O6 | 237.92 g/mol

Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate has been used to study apoptotic effects in HepG2 cells. Also reported as a stabilizer for reconstitution of the radiopharmaceutical technetium-99m exametazime. It has been used in studies to examine heat shock protein expression of inflamed skin.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7791-13-1
• Molecular Formula: Cl2CoH12O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 237.92
• MDL Number: MFCD00149652
• InChI Key: GFHNAMRJFCEERV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: λ²-cobalt(2+) hexahydrate dichloride
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Co++]

• Melting Point: 87°C
• Color: Purple-Red
• pH: 4.9
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 10 g
• Linear Formula: CoCl₂·6H₂O
• UN Number: UN3077
• Merck Index: 14,2437
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,acetone,ether,and alcohols.
• Formula Weight: 237.93 (129.84 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.998%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.924 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H332-H317-H334-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-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P308+P313-P330-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	231-589-4
RTECSNumber	GG0200000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only