Cobalt acetate

Name: Cobalt acetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014546

About Cobalt acetate

Cobalt acetate (CAS 6147-53-1) is a transition metal compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula C4H14CoO8, corresponding to a molecular weight of 249.08 g/mol. Systematically, it is named cobalt(2+). Diacetate. Tetrahydrate. It is also known as Cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate or Cobalt(II) acetate.

The material typically appears as pink crystalline powder or granules. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include materials research and chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cobalt acetate in 250 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cobalt acetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014546
CAS Number	6147-53-1
IUPAC name	cobalt(2+);diacetate;tetrahydrate
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₄CoO₈
Molecular weight	249.08 g/mol
Exact mass	249.0021
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29152990
InChIKey	ZBYYWKJVSFHYJL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Co+2]
PubChem CID	61372

Physical properties
Physical form	Granules
Appearance	Pink crystalline powder or granules
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 8
TPSA	84.3 Å²
Synonyms	Cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate, Cobalt(II) acetate, Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate, Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt, tetrahydrate, Cobalt (II) diacetate, Acetic acid, cobalt(+2) salt, Cobaltous diacetate tetrahydrate, Cobaltous acetate (tetrahydrate), Cobalt(II) diacetate, Cobalt acetate tetrahydrate, Cobalt diacetate tetrahydrate, Cobalt( cento) acetate tetrahydrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P233, P260, P261, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P318, P321, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P391, P403, P405, 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

Other grades of CAS 6147-53-1

Cobalt acetate, 99.99%

CAS: 6147-53-1
Formula: C₄H₁₄CoO₈
MW: 249.08 g/mol

VQ-014547

EP

Cobalt acetate, EP

CAS: 6147-53-1
Formula: C₄H₁₄CoO₈
MW: 249.08 g/mol

VQ-047121

AR

Cobalt acetate, GR

CAS: 6147-53-1
Formula: C₄H₁₄CoO₈
MW: 249.08 g/mol

VQ-014548

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cobalt acetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Cobalt acetate is 6147-53-1. It is also known as Cobaltous acetate tetrahydrate, Cobalt(II) acetate, Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate.

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

Cobalt acetate has the molecular formula C4H14CoO8 and a molecular weight of 249.08 g/mol.

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

We supply Cobalt acetate in (99%) grade, in 250 g, 500 g, 5 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 acetate?

Yes. Every lot of Cobalt acetate 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 acetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cobalt acetate is classified as hazardous, 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.