Cobalt acetate - anhydrous, ≥98% , CAS No.71-48-7

CAS: 71-48-7 Cat. No.: C118636 Formula: (CH3CO2)2Co Molecular Weight: 177.02 EC Number: 200-755-8
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GRADE & PURITY Anhydrous Grade ? Anhydrous grade — water removed and packaged dry for moisture-sensitive chemistry. Use in reactions where even trace water would interfere or quench. ≥98%
Synonyms
Cobalt acetate|Cobalt(II) acetate|71-48-7|Cobalt diacetate|Bis(acetato)cobalt|Cobaltous diacetate|Cobalt(2+) acetate|COBALTOUS ACETATE|Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt|Cobalt acetate (Co(OAc)2)|cobalt(2+) diacetate|cobalt(2+);diacetate|Acetic acid, cobalt(2+)
Storage
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Why this grade

anhydrous, ≥98% Anhydrous Grade for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 174 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Cobalt acetate | Cobalt(II) acetate | 71-48-7 | Cobalt diacetate | Bis(acetato)cobalt | Cobaltous diacetate | Cobalt(2+) acetate | COBALTOUS ACETATE | Acetic acid, cobalt(2+) salt | Cobalt acetate (Co(OAc)2) | cobalt(2+) diacetate | cobalt(2+);diacetate | Acetic acid, cobalt(2+)
Specifications & Purity
anhydrous, ≥98%
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
Anhydrous Grade
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid508811953
Canonical SmilesCC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Co+2]
IUPAC Namecobalt(2+);diacetate
InChIKeyQAHREYKOYSIQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-L
INCHI1S/2C2H4O2.Co/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
Isomeric SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Co+2]
WGK Germany 2
RTECS AG3150000
Molecular Weight 177.02
Reaxy-Rn 3692529
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=3692529&ln=

Documentation

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassCarboxylic acid derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Carboxylic acid salts
Direct ParentAcetate salts
Alternative Parents Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Organic cobalt salts  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkNot available
Substituents Acetate salt - Organic transition metal salt - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic cobalt salt - Organic salt - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acetate salts. These are organic compounds containing acetic acid as its acid component.
External Descriptors copper salt - acetate salt
3D Structure
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20 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
A2416024Certificate of AnalysisJan 26, 2024 C118636
A2503286Certificate of AnalysisJan 26, 2024 C118636
G2512014Certificate of AnalysisJan 26, 2024 C118636
F2428013Certificate of AnalysisJan 26, 2024 C118636
A2416023Certificate of AnalysisJan 26, 2024 C118636
L2525149Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
L2525147Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
H2615076Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
G2517015Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
C2408369Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
C2408368Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
C2408343Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
C2408342Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
A2628196Certificate of AnalysisJan 18, 2024 C118636
L1913059Certificate of AnalysisOct 19, 2023 C118636
H2321131Certificate of AnalysisSep 04, 2023 C118636
C23101305Certificate of AnalysisMar 22, 2023 C118636
A1916025Certificate of AnalysisNov 15, 2022 C118636
I2227024Certificate of AnalysisOct 22, 2022 C118636
F2213226Certificate of AnalysisJun 22, 2022 C118636
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melt Point(°C)298°C
Molecular Weight177.020 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass176.96 Da
Monoisotopic Mass176.96 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area80.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity25.500
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count3
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