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Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11377978
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Description

Cobalt chloride 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 Crystalline
Quantity 500 g
Assay Percent Range 98.0-102.0%
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol,acetone,ether and glycerol.
Formula Weight 237.93 (129.84 Anhydrous)
Grade ACS
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Appearance Red-purple crystals
Density 1.924
Chemical Name or Material Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, For analysis ACS
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Carcinogenicity Category 1B
  • Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
  • Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
  • H360F-May damage fertility.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • 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.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cobalt(II) chloride,hexahydrate

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