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

Description

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.

Specifications

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

Safety and Handling

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