Cobalt acetate

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Cobalt acetate Structure
Cobalt acetate structure
Common Name Cobalt acetate
CAS Number 71-48-7 Molecular Weight 177.021
Density 1.7043g/cm3 Boiling Point 117.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C2H4CoO2 Melting Point 298ºC (dec.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 40ºC
Symbol GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
GHS07, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger

Summary: Cobalt acetate (Chinese name: 乙酸钴,CAS number: 71-48-7) is a violet crystalline powder with molecular formula C2H4CoO2 and molecular weight 177.021. It is used as an analytical reagent, catalyst, drier, and for ceramic glaze preparation, among other applications. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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Name cobalt(II) acetate
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.7043g/cm3
Boiling Point 117.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 298ºC (dec.)
Molecular Formula C2H4CoO2
Molecular Weight 177.021
Flash Point 40ºC
Exact Mass 176.959808
PSA 37.30000
LogP 0.09090
InChIKey QAHREYKOYSIQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Co+2]

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
AG3150000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
71-48-7
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
14
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C4-H6-O4.Co
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
177.03
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
OV1 2 &-CO-

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
503 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
31 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
25 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TCLo - Lowest published toxic concentration
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
15 mg/m3/24H/17W-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Blood - pigmented or nucleated red blood cells Blood - changes in erythrocyte (RBC) count Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - phosphatases
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
135 mg/kg/9D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Cardiac - other changes Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - dehydrogenases Biochemical - Neurotransmitters or modulators (putative) - catecholamine levels in sympathetic nerves

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Morphological transformation
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Embryo
REFERENCE :
CNREA8 Cancer Research. (Public Ledger Building, Suit 816, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106) V.1- 1941- Volume(issue)/page/year: 39,193,1979 *** REVIEWS *** IARC Cancer Review:Human Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 52,363,1991 IARC Cancer Review:Group 2B IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 52,363,1991 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LEVEL (REL) : NIOSH REL TO COBALT METAL, dust and fume-air:10H TWA 0.05 mg/m3 REFERENCE : NIOSH* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Reports and Memoranda. Volume(issue)/page/year: DHHS #92-100,1992 NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - 81777 No. of Facilities: 603 (estimated) No. of Industries: 8 No. of Occupations: 20 No. of Employees: 5023 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - 81777 No. of Facilities: 622 (estimated) No. of Industries: 13 No. of Occupations: 16 No. of Employees: 15156 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 4580 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
GHS07, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302-H317-H319-H334-H341-H350i-H360F-H410
Precautionary Statements P201-P261-P280-P284-P304 + P340-P308 + P313
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22;R36/37/38;R40;R43;R53
Safety Phrases S22-S26-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 3077 9 / PGIII
WGK Germany 2
RTECS AG3150000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Journal of Applied Chemistry USSR (English Translation), , vol. 61, p. 1914 - 1917 Zhurnal Prikladnoi Khimii (Sankt-Peterburg, Russian Federation), , vol. 61, p. 2116 - 2119

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Black-to-transmissive electrochromism has been obtained with a Co(II)-based metallo-supramolecular polymer (polyCo). Thin films of polyCo, based on bisterpyridine ligand assembled with Co(II) metal io...

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

EINECS 200-755-8
MFCD00008689
cobalt(ii) acetate
Cobalt(2+) diacetate
cobalt(2+),diacetate
Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt (2:1)
Cobalt diacetate
anhydrous cobalt acetate
Cobalt acetate
Cobaltous diacetate

 Cobalt acetate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: Boiling point of cobalt(II) acetate is 117.1ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular formula of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: Molecular formula of cobalt(II) acetate is C2H4CoO2.
Q: What is the CAS number of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: CAS number of cobalt(II) acetate is 71-48-7.
Q: What is the LogP of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: LogP of cobalt(II) acetate is 0.09090.
Q: What is the molecular weight of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: Molecular weight of cobalt(II) acetate is 177.021.
Q: What is the safety information for cobalt(II) acetate?
A: Safety information for cobalt(II) acetate: S22-S26-S36/37/39-S45.
Q: What is the InChIKey of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: InChIKey of cobalt(II) acetate is QAHREYKOYSIQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-L.
Q: What is the melting point of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: Melting point of cobalt(II) acetate is 298ºC (dec.).
Q: What English synonyms does cobalt(II) acetate have?
A: English synonyms of cobalt(II) acetate: EINECS 200-755-8, MFCD00008689, cobalt(ii) acetate, Cobalt(2+) diacetate, cobalt(2+),diacetate, Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt (2:1), Cobalt diacetate, anhydrous cobalt acetate, Cobalt acetate, Cobaltous diacetate.
Q: What is the English name of cobalt(II) acetate?
A: The English name of cobalt(II) acetate is cobalt(II) acetate.

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