Cobalt thiocyanate

Name: Cobalt thiocyanate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014568

About Cobalt thiocyanate

Listed under CAS 3017-60-5, Cobalt thiocyanate is a transition metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 96%. With the molecular formula C2CoN2S2, it has a molar mass of 175.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is cobalt(2+) dithiocyanate. It is also known as Cobalt(II) thiocyanate or Cobaltous thiocyanate.

It is supplied as dark tan to brown to red-brown powder or crystals or chunks. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for materials research and chemical synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 5 x 1 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cobalt thiocyanate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014568
CAS Number	3017-60-5
IUPAC name	cobalt(2+) dithiocyanate
Molecular formula	C₂CoN₂S₂
Molecular weight	175.1 g/mol
Exact mass	174.8835
Purity / assay	96%
HSN code	28429090
InChIKey	INDBQWVYFLTCFF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	C(#N)[S-].C(#N)[S-].[Co+2]
PubChem CID	18174

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Dark tan to brown to red-brown powder or crystals or chunks
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	49.6 Å²
UN number	UN 3077
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) thiocyanate, Cobaltous thiocyanate, Cobalt dithiocyanate, cobaltous rhodanide, Thiocyanic acid cobalt(2+) salt (2:1), Cobalt bis(thiocyanate), Cobalt (II) thiocyanate, C2CoN2S2, Co(SCN)2, cobalt(2+) bis(thiocyanate), Thiocyanic acid,cobalt(2+)salt

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cobalt thiocyanate?

The CAS Registry Number of Cobalt thiocyanate is 3017-60-5. It is also known as Cobalt(II) thiocyanate, Cobaltous thiocyanate, Cobalt dithiocyanate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cobalt thiocyanate?

Cobalt thiocyanate has the molecular formula C2CoN2S2 and a molecular weight of 175.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is cobalt(2+) dithiocyanate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cobalt thiocyanate can I order?

We supply Cobalt thiocyanate in (96%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 5 x 1 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cobalt thiocyanate?

Yes. Every lot of Cobalt thiocyanate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Cobalt thiocyanate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cobalt thiocyanate is classified as hazardous (UN 3077), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.