Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate, 97.7% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate is used in the preparation of metallic cobalt and cobalt based dyes and pigments. It is a precursor for the preparation of catalyst for use in certain organic reactions. It finds use in catalysis, vitamin preparations, and porcelain decoration.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10026-22-9
• Molecular Formula: CoH12N2O12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 291.03
• MDL Number: MFCD00149647
• InChI Key: QGUAJWGNOXCYJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cobalt nitrate hexahydrate, cobalt ii nitrate hexahydrate, cobaltous nitrate hexahydrate, cobalt dinitrate hexahydrate, cobalt 2+ nitrate hexahydrate, cobaltous nitrate, hexahydrate, kobalt ii-nitrat-hexahydrat, nitric acid, cobalt 2+ salt, hexahydrate
• PubChem CID: 24821
• ChEBI: CHEBI:86214
• IUPAC Name: cobalt(2+);dinitrate;hexahydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Co++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 55°C to 56°C
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 1 kg
• UN Number: UN1477
• Merck Index: 14,2444
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,acetone and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 291.04 (182.94 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≤97.7%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.52
• Density: 1.87 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H360F-May damage fertility.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cobalt(II) nitrate,hexahydrate

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