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Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 98%, 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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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.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, dilute acids and phenyl acetate.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids and bases.

Specifications
Specifications
CAS | 6147-53-1 |
Melting Point | ∼140°C (in -4 H2O) |
Density | 1.71 |
Odor | Odorless |
Molecular Formula | C4H14CoO8 |
Linear Formula | Co(OOCCH3)2·4 H2O |
Refractive Index | 1.542 |
MDL Number | MFCD00149569 |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN3077 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10251904 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/08/2024 | A18374.14,A18374.36,A18374.22,A18374.30 |
10246252 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/05/2023 | A18374.14,A18374.36,A18374.22,A18374.30 |
10241550 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/06/2022 | A18374.14,A18374.36,A18374.22,A18374.30 |
10201867 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A18374.14,A18374.36,A18374.22,A18374.30 |
10150302 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | A18374.14,A18374.36,A18374.22,A18374.30 |
Safety and Handling


- Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- 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.
- H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
- H360F-May damage fertility.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt, tetrahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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