Cobalt(II) bromide hexahydrate

Cobalt(II) bromide hexahydrate

Cobalt (II) bromide hexahydrate; Cobaltous bromide hexahydrate

CAS 13762-12-4

Chemical Formula CoBr₂•6H₂O

Molecular Weight 326.83 g/mol

Cobalt(II) bromide hexahydrate is a chemical compound with the formula CoBr2•6H2O. It appears as red-purple crystals, which form when the hygroscopic anhydrous cobalt(II) bromide absorbs water from the air. This compound is often used in chemical laboratories as a source of cobalt for synthesizing other cobalt compounds and as a catalyst in various reactions. 

Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Catalysis: Cobalt bromide hexahydrate acts as a catalyst in a wide range of organic reactions. 
  • C-X Bond Formation: It is involved in the formation of carbon-metal, carbon-heteroatom, and carbon-carbon bonds, which are crucial in building complex organic molecules.
  • Research: It's used in research laboratories for various studies, including the development of new catalysts and the investigation of chemical reactions.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance Pink to red crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes
Melting Point 50°C
Density 2.5 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in water, alcohol; forms pink solutions
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not flammable

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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