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Product Name:
Cadmium acetate
Formula:
C4H6CdO4
Synonyms:
Cadmium acetate;Cadmium diacetate;Cadmium ethanoate;Cadmium(II) acetate;Acetic acid, cadmium salt
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Cadmium acetate is an odorless colorless solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless crystals |
| Odor | Odor of acetic acid |
| Melting Point | 255 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol |
| Density | 2.34 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Stability/Shelf Life | STABILITY DURING TRANSPORT: STABLE. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of cadmium. |
| Other Experimental Properties | Exists as the anhydrous salt or as one of a series of hydrates with 1-3 water molecules. |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Cadmium Compounds, Inorganic |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H301:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation H340:Germ cell mutagenicity H350:Carcinogenicity H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 230.50 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 231.929974 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 231.929974 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 80.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 25.5 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 3 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Cadmium acetate is an odorless colorless solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)