Cobalt(II) acetate, anhydrous, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Cobalt(II) acetate is used as an industrial catalyst. It is used as a precursor to various oil drying agents. It finds application in ion exchange agents, lubricants, plating agents and surface treating agents, greases, ink, toner, and colorant products.

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Applications
Cobalt(II) acetate is used as an industrial catalyst. It is used as a precursor to various oil drying agents. It finds application in ion exchange agents, lubricants, plating agents and surface treating agents, greases, ink, toner, and colorant products.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and dilute acids.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

71-48-7

Molecular Formula

C4H6CoO4

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

177.02

MDL Number

MFCD00008689

InChI Key

QAHREYKOYSIQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Synonym

cobalt ii acetate, cobalt diacetate, cobalt acetate, cobaltous diacetate, bis acetato cobalt, cobalt 2+ acetate, cobaltous acetate, acetic acid, cobalt 2+ salt, cobalt di acetate, cobalt 2+ diacetate

PubChem CID

6277

ChEBI

CHEBI:85138

IUPAC Name

cobalt(2+);diacetate

SMILES

[Co++].CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O

Melting Point

298°C (decomposition)

Odor

Odorless

Linear Formula

Co(OOCCH₃)₂

Quantity

250 g

UN Number

UN3077

Sensitivity

Hygroscopic

Merck Index

14,2433

Solubility Information

Soluble in water,alcohol and dilute acids.

Formula Weight

177.02

Percent Purity

≥98%

Chemical Name or Material

Cobalt(II) acetate, anhydrous

Hazard Category

H317-H334-H341-H350i-H360F

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H334-H350-H360-H341-H302-H317
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Harmful if swallowed.
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

DOTInformation

Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.

EINECSNumber

200-755-8

RTECSNumber

AG3150000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

Hazard Category

H317-H334-H341-H350i-H360F

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H334-H350-H360-H341-H302-H317
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Harmful if swallowed.
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

DOTInformation

Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.

EINECSNumber

200-755-8

RTECSNumber

AG3150000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only