Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

CAS: 10534-89-1 | H₁₈Cl₃CoN₆

Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride is a component of structural biology methods, especially for DNA or RNA, where the positive ions stabilize the tertiary structure of the phosphate backbone, which favors to solve their structure by X-ray crystallography. It serves as an excellent antibacterial and antiviral property.

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Applications
Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride is a component of structural biology methods, especially for DNA or RNA, where the positive ions stabilize the tertiary structure of the phosphate backbone, which favors to solve their structure by X-ray crystallography. It serves as an excellent antibacterial and antiviral property.

Solubility
Soluble in ammonia and water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10534-89-1
• Molecular Formula: H₁₈Cl₃CoN₆
• MDL Number: MFCD00036304

• Density: 1.71
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃
• Quantity: 500 g
• Merck Index: 14,4675
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ammonia and water.
• Formula Weight: 267.48
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H317-H334-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H351-H317 Suspected of causing cancer. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P285-P302+P352-P304+P341-P308+P313-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	234-103-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only