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Product Name:
Cobalt acetate
Formula:
C4H6CoO4
Synonyms:
Cobalt diacetate;Cobaltous acetate;Cobaltous diacetate
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Cobalt acetate is a red-violet crystalline solid. Vinegar-like odor. (USCG, 1999) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Light pink crystals |
| Odor | Vinegar-like odor |
| Melting Point | 284 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | Readily soluble in water |
| Density | 1.71 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomp it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Refractive Index | Mol wt: 249.08; Index of refraction: 1.542 /Tetrahydrate/ |
| Relative Evaporation Rate | Evaporation of cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate at 20 °C is negligible |
| Other Experimental Properties | Reddish-violet, deliquescent crystals /Cobalt(2+) acetate tetrahydrate/ |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Organic Acids, Metal Salts |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H334:Sensitisation, respiratory H341:Germ cell mutagenicity H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 177.02 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 176.959802 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 176.959802 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
Cobalt acetate is a red-violet crystalline solid. Vinegar-like odor. (USCG, 1999)