Compound Q&A
What is Cobalt(Ii) Acetate Tetrahydrate (CAS: 6147-53-1)?
Answer
Cobalt(Ii) Acetate Tetrahydrate is a coordination compound with the chemical formula Co(C2H3O2)2·4H2O. It appears as a pink or violet crystalline solid, is hygroscopic, and soluble in water. This compound is commonly used as a precursor in chemical reactions and is valued for its role in catalytic processes and material synthesis.
About
CAS No
6147-53-1
English Name
Cobalt(Ii) Acetate Tetrahydrate
Molecular Formula
C4H6CoO4.4H2O
Molecular Weight
249.08 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Co+2]
InChIKey
ZBYYWKJVSFHYJL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
