Cobalt(II) thiocyanate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11406420	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B23460.09	10 g
11416420	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B23460.18	50 g
11426420	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B23460.30	250 g

Description

Cobalt(II) thiocyanate is best known for Scott test, which is a proven screening test for the presence of cocaine.

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.

Applications
Cobalt(II) thiocyanate is best known for Scott test, which is a proven screening test for the presence of cocaine.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3017-60-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 177.105
• InChI Key: IQHZUTZWNWRODJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: cobalt;thiocyanic acid

• Molecular Formula: C2H2CoN2S2
• MDL Number: MFCD00010937
• PubChem CID: 131877393
• SMILES: C(#N)S.C(#N)S.[Co]

Specifications

• CAS: 3017-60-5
• Molecular Formula: C2H2CoN2S2
• MDL Number: MFCD00010937
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• SMILES: C(#N)S.C(#N)S.[Co]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 177.105
• Formula Weight: 175.1
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) thiocyanate

• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: Co(SCN)₂
• UN Number: UN3077
• InChI Key: IQHZUTZWNWRODJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: cobalt;thiocyanic acid
• PubChem CID: 131877393
• Percent Purity: ≥98%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302-H312-H332
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.

P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P308+P313-P312-P330-P363-P501c

H302+H312+H332-H350

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• Cobalt(II) thiocyanate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Thiocyanic acid, cobalt(2+) salt

RUO – Research Use Only