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Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11408480
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Quantity:
2 g
10 g
50 g

Description

Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used to prepare complexes for examination of the properties of metals with unusual coordination geometries. It is also used as a catalyst for oxidation and esterification.

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 6147-53-1
Molecular Formula C4H14CoO8
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 249.081
MDL Number MFCD00149569
InChI Key ZBYYWKJVSFHYJL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym cobalt ii acetate tetrahydrate, cobalt acetate tetrahydrate, cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate, cobalt diacetate tetrahydrate, bis acetato tetraquacobalt, octan kobaltnaty czech, acetic acid, cobalt 2+ salt, tetrahydrate, octan kobaltnaty, ccris 9441
PubChem CID 61372
IUPAC Name cobalt(2+);diacetate;tetrahydrate
SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Co+2]

Specifications

Melting Point ∼140°C (in -4H2O)
Color Red
Physical Form Crystalline
Quantity 10 g
Linear Formula Co(OOCCH3)2·4H2O
UN Number UN3077
Beilstein 3731397
Merck Index 14,2433
Solubility Information Soluble in water(380g/L).
Formula Weight 249.08 (177.02 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 99.999%
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 1.542
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 1.71 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Cobalt (II) acetate tetrahydrate
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Safety and Handling

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 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
  • Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H360F-May damage fertility.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only

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