Characteristic
Cobalt(II) acetate is the cobalt salt of acetic acid. It is commonly found as the tetrahydrate Co(CH3CO2)2·4 H2O, abbreviated Co(OAc)2·4 H2O. It is used as a catalyst.
Chemical formula:Co(OOCCH3)2•4H2O
Molar mass:249.08 g/mol
Appearance: Pink crystals
Odor: vinegar
Density: 1.705 g/cm3
Melting point: 140 °C (284 °F; 413 K)
Solubility in water:Soluble
Solubility: soluble in alcohol, dilute acids, pentyl acetate
Magnetic susceptibility (χ):+11,000·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD):1.542.
Application
It is used as an industrial catalyst that allow paints and varnishes to harden. Also as a precursor to various oil drying agents.
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