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Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride

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Synonym(s):

Cobalt hexammine trichloride, Hexaamminecobalt trichloride

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Linear Formula:
[Co(NH3)6]Cl3
CAS Number:
10534-89-1
Molecular Weight:
267.48
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24871764
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
234-103-9
MDL number:
MFCD00036304
Assay:
99%
Form:
powder
Solubility:
H2O: slightly soluble(lit.), ethanol: insoluble(lit.)
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100

assay

99%

form

powder

mp

217 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: slightly soluble(lit.), ethanol: insoluble(lit.)

density

1.71 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

battery precursors
catalysts
material synthesis precursor

SMILES string

N.N.N.N.N.N.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Co+3]

InChI

1S/3ClH.Co.6H3N/h3*1H;;6*1H3/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

JXBGZYGSWFSYFI-UHFFFAOYSA-K

General description

Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride can be used as a starting material to prepare various Co-based nanomaterials such as Co-Sb nanoalloys, Co nanocapsules, bimetallic nanoparticles, and Co-polymer nanocomposites. These materials are applied in the field of catalysis, dielectrics, and renewable energy conversion devices.

Application

  • Rhenium (VII) compounds as inorganic precursors for the synthesis of organic reaction catalysts: Investigates the potential of Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride as a replacement for commercial products in catalyzing organic reactions, highlighting its role in synthetic chemistry (K Leszczyńska-Sejda et al., 2019).
  • In situ formation of a molecular cobalt (iii)/AgCl photocatalyst for visible-light water oxidation: Discusses the synthesis and application of Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride in forming a novel photocatalyst for water oxidation, a critical process in solar energy utilization (H Mogi et al., 2021).

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Health hazard
GHS08

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Carc. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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