Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 98+%

Description

CAS: 6018-89-9 | C4H14NiO8 | 248.84 g/mol

Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used in electroplating. It is also used in the preparation of polynuclear-nickel polyoxotungstate cluster compounds, which are used in designing molecular magnets. Further, it is used as a catalyst and mordant for dyeing textiles, as a sealant for anodized aluminum and to make other nickel compounds.

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Applications
Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used in electroplating. It is also used in the preparation of polynuclear-nickel polyoxotungstate cluster compounds, which are used in designing molecular magnets. Further, it is used as a catalyst and mordant for dyeing textiles, as a sealant for anodized aluminum and to make other nickel compounds.

Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in diethyl ether and n-octanol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6018-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H14NiO8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 248.84
• MDL Number: MFCD00066973
• InChI Key: OINIXPNQKAZCRL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: nickel ii acetate tetrahydrate, nickel acetate tetrahydrate, nickel diacetate tetrahydrate, diacetatonickel tetrahydrate, nickelous acetate tetrahydrate, unii-6soa8l0560, acetic acid, nickel +2 salt, tetrahydrate, nickel 2+ diacetate tetrahydrate, nickel acetate tetrahydrate nickel and nickel compounds, acetic acid, nickel 2+ salt, tetrahydrate
• PubChem CID: 62601
• IUPAC Name: nickel(2+);diacetate;tetrahydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.[Ni++].CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Density: 1.744
• Odor: Light
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 3730764
• Merck Index: 14,6499
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in diethyl ether and n-octanol.
• Formula Weight: 248.84 (176.79 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H332-H317-H334-H335-H341-H350i-H360D-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H350-H360-H372-H341-H302-H332-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. 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	206-761-7
RTECSNumber	QR6126000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only