cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate
cobalt(2+) dichloride hexahydrate
Identification
| Name | cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate |
| IUPAC | cobalt(2+) dichloride hexahydrate |
| CAS Number | 7791-13-1 |
| FDA UNII | 17AVG63ZBC |
| Molecular Formula | Cl2 Co H12 O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 237.92803500 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00149652 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pink to violet crystalline solid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.92400 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 87.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Boiling Point | 100.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 24.500000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -1.380 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 766 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rat LD50 > 2000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | dietary supplements: EFSA: safety concern |
| Recommendation for cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
cobalt chloride hexahydrate
cobalt dichloride hexahydrate
cobalt(2+) chloride hydrate (1:2:6)
cobalt(2+) dichloride hexahydrate
cobalt(II) chloride, hexahydrate
cobaltous chloride hexahydrate
cobaltous chloride, hexahydrate
dichlorocobalt hexahydrate
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