Description

Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate (CAS No. 6147-53-1) is a high-purity inorganic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₁₄CoO₈. This crystalline solid appears as reddish-violet monoclinic prisms and is highly soluble in water and polar organic solvents. As a versatile cobalt source, it is widely used in catalysis, materials science, and electrochemical applications. Our product is synthesized under strict quality control to ensure superior purity and consistency, making it ideal for research and industrial processes. Suitable for use as a precursor in the production of cobalt-based catalysts, pigments, and battery materials. Each batch is analytically verified to meet rigorous laboratory standards.

Key Features:

• High purity (>98%) cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate
• Stable tetrahydrate form for consistent reactivity
• Excellent solubility in water and polar solvents
• Used in catalysis, electroplating, and material synthesis
• Packaged in moisture-resistant containers to ensure stability

Properties

• CAS Number: 6147-53-1
• Complexity: 25.5
• IUPAC Name: cobaltous;diacetate;tetrahydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Co.4H2O/c2*1-2(3)4;;;;;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);;4*1H2/q;;+2;;;;/p-2
• InChI Key: ZBYYWKJVSFHYJL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Exact Mass: 249.002061
• Molecular Formula: C4H14CoO8
• Molecular Weight: 249.08
• SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Co+2]
• Topological: 84.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 249.002061
• Physical Description: Intense red solid; Violet crystals, soluble in water; Delliquescent;
• Melting Point: 140 °C
• Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C:
• Density: 1.7 g/cm³
• Synonyms: Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 6147-53-1, Cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate, CCRIS 9441, UNII-7648Z91O1N, Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt, tetrahydrate, 7648Z91O1N, DTXSID80210423, BIS(ACETATO)TETRAAQUOCOBALT, COBALTOUS ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE [MI], Cobalt (II) diacetate, Acetic acid, cobalt(+2) salt, Cobaltous diacetate tetrahydrate, Cobaltous acetate (tetrahydrate), DTXCID80132914, 612-153-6, cobalt(ii) diacetate, Cobalt acetate tetrahydrate, Cobalt diacetate tetrahydrate, cobalt (II) acetate tetrahydrate, cobalt(2+);diacetate;tetrahydrate, Cobalt( cento) acetate tetrahydrate, MFCD00149569, Octan kobaltnaty, Bis(acetato)tetraquacobalt, Octan kobaltnaty [Czech], cobalt diacetate-tetrahydrate, SCHEMBL60673, Cobalt(cento)acetatetetrahydrate, COBALT(II)ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE, AKOS025243323, FC47519, SY010144, NS00112493, E75790, Q27266454

Application

Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of cobalt-based catalysts for oxidation reactions in organic chemistry. It is employed in electroplating baths to produce adherent and corrosion-resistant cobalt coatings. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries due to its redox-active cobalt center. Additionally, it finds application as a drying agent in paints and varnishes, accelerating oxidation processes.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
• H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
• H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
• H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
• H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
• H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P308+P316, P318, P319, P321, P330, P333+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Sens. 1 (100%)
• Resp. Sens. 1 (100%)
• Muta. 2 (98.7%)
• Carc. 1B (93.1%)
• Repr. 1B (93.1%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (98.9%)
• Aquatic Chronic 1 (98.9%)

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