Cobalt borate

Name: Cobalt borate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014552

About Cobalt borate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cobalt borate, a transition metal compound registered under CAS number 15684-35-2, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula B2CoF8H12O6, corresponding to a molecular weight of 340.64 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is cobalt(2+). Ditetrafluoroborate. Hexahydrate. It is also known as Cobaltous tetrafluoroborate or Cobalt(2+) tetrafluoroborate--water (1/2/6).

In its supplied form it is a crystalline powder to powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span food and flavour applications and materials research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cobalt borate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014552
CAS Number	15684-35-2
IUPAC name	cobalt(2+);ditetrafluoroborate;hexahydrate
Molecular formula	B₂CoF₈H₁₂O₆
Molecular weight	340.64 g/mol
Exact mass	341.0024
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	KQHRHDAVLSRYNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[B-](F)(F)(F)F.[B-](F)(F)(F)F.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Co+2]
PubChem CID	15771041

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Crystalline powder to powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 16
TPSA	6 Å²
UN number	UN 3260
Synonyms	Cobaltous tetrafluoroborate, Cobalt(2+) tetrafluoroborate--water (1/2/6), Cobalt(II) tetrafluoroborate hexahydrate, Cobalt tetrafluoroborate hexahydrate, cobalt(2+) ditetrafluoroborate hexahydrate, B2CoF8H12O6, Cobalt Tetrafluoro-Borate Hexahydrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P363, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cobalt borate?

The CAS Registry Number of Cobalt borate is 15684-35-2. It is also known as Cobaltous tetrafluoroborate, Cobalt(2+) tetrafluoroborate--water (1/2/6), Cobalt(II) tetrafluoroborate hexahydrate.

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

Cobalt borate has the molecular formula B2CoF8H12O6 and a molecular weight of 340.64 g/mol.

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

We supply Cobalt borate in (99%) grade, in 100 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 borate?

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

Yes. Cobalt borate is classified as hazardous (UN 3260), 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.