Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 10026-22-9 | CoH12N2O12 | 291.03 g/mol

It is used in the preparation of metallic cobalt and cobalt based dyes and pigments. It is a precursor for the preparation of catalyst for use in certain organic reactions. It finds use in catalysis, vitamin preparations, and porcelain decoration.

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: 10026-22-9
• Molecular Formula: CoH12N2O12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 291.03
• MDL Number: MFCD00149647
• InChI Key: QGUAJWGNOXCYJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cobalt nitrate hexahydrate, cobalt ii nitrate hexahydrate, cobaltous nitrate hexahydrate, cobalt dinitrate hexahydrate, cobalt 2+ nitrate hexahydrate, cobaltous nitrate, hexahydrate, kobalt ii-nitrat-hexahydrat, nitric acid, cobalt 2+ salt, hexahydrate
• PubChem CID: 24821
• ChEBI: CHEBI:86214
• IUPAC Name: λ²-cobalt(2+) hexahydrate dinitrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Co++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 55°C to 56°C
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Wet Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN1477
• Merck Index: 14,2444
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,acetone and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 291.04 (182.94 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.52
• Density: 1.87 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H302+H332-H317-H318-H334-H341-H350i-H360F
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H272-H334-H350-H360-H341-H302-H317 May intensify fire; oxidizer. 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-P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	233-402-1
RTECSNumber	QU7355500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only