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Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate, 98%

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Description

CAS: 7791-13-1 | Cl2CoH12O6 | 237.92 g/mol

Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate is widely used as a drying agent in painting and coloring agents for glass ceramics. It is an excellent indicator for water in dessicants as well as an indicator for silica gel dryer. It helps in electroplating. It acts as an inducer of HIF-1 production used to study apoptotic effects in HepG2 cells.

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Applications
Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate is widely used as a drying agent in painting and coloring agents for glass ceramics. It is an excellent indicator for water in dessicants as well as an indicator for silica gel dryer. It helps in electroplating. It acts as an inducer of HIF-1 production used to study apoptotic effects in HepG2 cells.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ether, acetone and alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and metals.
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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
Synonym Cobaltous chloride hexahydrate
IUPAC Name λ²-cobalt(2+) hexahydrate dichloride
SMILES O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Co++]

Specifications

Melting Point 87°C
pH 4.9
Quantity 1000 g
Linear Formula CoCl2·6H2O
UN Number UN3077
Merck Index 14,2437
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ether,acetone and alcohol.
Formula Weight 237.93 (129.84 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 98%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 1.924
Chemical Name or Material Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate
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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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