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Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11301119
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250 g
1 kg
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Description

Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; m.p. 52-56°C -4H2O, 100°C -5H2O, 120-140°C -6H2O

Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate is used as a humidity indicator in weather instruments. It finds use in electroplating of cobalt, in invisible ink, in organic chemistry and is a precursor to cobaltocene(bis (cyclopentadienyl) cobalt(II)).

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.

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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++]

Specifications

Melting Point 87°C
Color Purple-Red
Physical Form Crystals
Quantity 1 kg
Assay Percent Range 99.9% (Metals basis)
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol,acetone,ether and glycerol.
Formula Weight 237.93 (129.84 Anhydrous)
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 1.924
Chemical Name or Material Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate
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