Cobalt chloride hexahydrate

Cobalt chloride hexahydrate

Cobalt dichloride hexahydrate; Cobaltous chloride hexahydrate

CAS 7791-13-1

Chemical Formula CoCl₂•6H₂O

Molecular Weight 237.93 g/mol

Cobalt chloride hexahydrate is a bright pink, crystalline compound commonly used as a humidity indicator, in desiccants, and in laboratories for educational and research purposes. It changes color depending on moisture levels, making it useful in monitoring drying agents. It is also used in electroplating and as a precursor in the preparation of other cobalt compounds.

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Industrial Uses

1. Animal Healthcare

  • Trace Mineral Supplement: Used as a source of cobalt, an essential trace mineral for ruminants (e.g., cattle, sheep). Supports the synthesis of vitamin B12 by gut microbes, crucial for metabolism and growth. Often included in mineral premixes for livestock.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Vitamin B12 Precursor: Cobalt chloride is a key precursor in the biosynthesis of cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), essential for treating pernicious anemia and neurological disorders.
  • Medical Research & Diagnostics: Used in laboratory assays and research, particularly in hypoxia-mimicking conditions to study cellular responses.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Intermediate for Catalysts: Used in the synthesis of cobalt-based catalysts, including those used in oxidation and polymerization reactions. Acts as a source of cobalt for producing other inorganic cobalt salts.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98%
Appearance Reddish to pink crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point ~86 °C (with loss of water)
Density ~1.924 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol, and methanol
Viscosity Not applicable (solid compound)
Flash Point Not applicable (non-flammable solid)

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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