Cobalt(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only