Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used as an industrial catalyst to harden paints and varnishes, an active catalyst for oxidation and esterification reactions. It is also used to prepare metal complexes having unusual coordination geometry.

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Specifications

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]

• Melting Point: ∼140°C (in -4H₂O)
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 500 g
• Linear Formula: Co(OOCCH₃)₂·4H₂O
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 3731397
• Merck Index: 14,2433
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,dilute acids and phenyl acetate.
• Formula Weight: 249.08 (177.02 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98.0 to 102.0%
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.542
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.71 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt (II) acetate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

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