Cobalt(II) oxalate dihydrate, Reagent Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Stabilizer for HCN, temperature indicator

Cobalt(II) oxalate dihydrate is used as a stabilizer for hydrogen cyanide and as a temperature indicator. It is used in the preparation of cobalt catalysts, and cobalt metal powder for powder-metallurgical applications.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5965-38-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H4CoO6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.981
• MDL Number: MFCD00050793
• InChI Key: MWHSMSAKVHVSAS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: cobaltousoxalate,cobaltoxalate
• PubChem CID: 131881712
• IUPAC Name: cobalt(2+);oxalate;dihydrate
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].O.O.[Co+2]

• Melting Point: 229°C to 231°C (decomposition)
• Density: 3.021 g/mL
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3288
• Merck Index: 14,2445
• Solubility Information: Soluble in aqueous ammonia; Insoluble in water; Slightly soluble in acids.
• Formula Weight: 182.98 (146.95 Anhydrous)
• Grade: Reagent
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt (II) oxalate dihydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H312 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P308+P313-P312-P330-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	212-409-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only