Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate has been used to study apoptotic effects in HepG2 cells. Also reported as a stabilizer for reconstitution of the radiopharmaceutical technetium-99m exametazime. It has been used in studies to examine heat shock protein expression of inflamed skin.

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: 7791-13-1
• Molecular Formula: Cl2CoH12O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 237.92
• MDL Number: MFCD00149652
• InChI Key: GFHNAMRJFCEERV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: λ²-cobalt(2+) hexahydrate dichloride
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Co++]

• Melting Point: 87°C
• Color: Purple-Red
• pH: 4.9
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 50 g
• Linear Formula: CoCl₂·6H₂O
• UN Number: UN3077
• Merck Index: 14,2437
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,acetone,ether,and alcohols.
• Formula Weight: 237.93 (129.84 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.998%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.924 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only