Cobalt(II) acetate is used as an industrial catalyst. It is used as a precursor to various oil drying agents. It finds application in ion exchange agents, lubricants, plating agents and surface treating agents, greases, ink, toner, and colorant products.
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Applications
Cobalt(II) acetate is used as an industrial catalyst. It is used as a precursor to various oil drying agents. It finds application in ion exchange agents, lubricants, plating agents and surface treating agents, greases, ink, toner, and colorant products.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and dilute acids.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Rajabi, F.; Feiz, A.; Luque, R. An Efficient Synthesis of Coumarin Derivatives Using a SBA-15 Supported Cobalt(II) Nanocatalyst. Catal. Lett. 2015, 145 (8), 1621-1625.
- Xu, D.; Xie, Y.; Song, Y. J.; Deng, W. Q. A green and facile method toward synthesis of waste paper-derived 3D functional porous graphene via in situ activation of cobalt(II). J. Mater. Chem. A 2015, 3 (31), 16072-16078.