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Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 99.999% (metals basis)
Description
Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used to prepare complexes for examination of the properties of metals with unusual coordination geometries. It is also used as a catalyst for oxidation and esterification.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼140°C (in -4H2O) |
| Color | Red |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 2 g |
| Linear Formula | Co(OOCCH3)2·4H2O |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| Beilstein | 3731397 |
| Merck Index | 14,2433 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water(380g/L). |
| Formula Weight | 249.08 (177.02 Anhydrous) |
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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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