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Cobalt(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

Catalog No. AA1253606
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CAS: 21679-46-9 | C15H21CoO6 | 356.26 g/mol

Cobalt(III) 2,4-pentanedionate is used as a polymerization catalyst, vulcanizing agent, pigment in resins and glass. It is also used for the preparation of monoporphyrinates. Further, it is used in kinetic studies of iron-sulfur proteins. In addition to this, it reacts with trimethylaluminum to prepare Me(3Al/Co(acac)3.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 21679-46-9
Molecular Formula C15H21CoO6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 356.26
MDL Number MFCD00013488
InChI Key VACIXPOMJJIDBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym Cobalt(III) acetylacetonate
IUPAC Name 2,4,8,10,13,15-hexamethyl-1λ³,5λ³,7λ³,11λ³,12λ³,16λ³-hexaoxa-6-cobaltaspiro[5.5⁶.5⁶]hexadeca-1,4,7,10,12,15-hexaene-6,6,6-tris(ylium)-3,9,14-triide
SMILES CC1=[O][Co+3]234([O]=C(C)[CH-]1)[O]=C(C)[CH-]C(C)=[O]2.CC([CH-]C(C)=[O]3)=[O]4

Specifications

Melting Point 211°C (decomposition)
Odor Light
Quantity 5 g
Sensitivity Hygroscopic; Moisture sensitive
Solubility Information Soluble in methanol and halogenated solvents. Slightly soluble in acetone,aromatic solvents and aliphatic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 356.26
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Cobalt(III) 2,4-pentanedionate
Hazard Category H302-H317-H334-H350
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P281-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P341-P308+P313-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber 244-527-6
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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