| Identification | |
| Name: | Formic acid, cobalt(2+)salt (2:1) |
| Synonyms: | Cobaltformate (6CI,7CI); Formic acid, cobalt(2+) salt (8CI,9CI); Cobalt diformate;Cobalt formate (Co(O2CH)2); Cobalt(2+) formate; Cobalt(II) formate; Cobaltousformate |
| CAS: | 544-18-3 |
| EINECS: | 208-864-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | CH2 O2 . 1/2 Co |
| Molecular Weight: | 148.9681 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/2CH2O2.Co/c2*2-1-3;/h2*1H,(H,2,3);/q;;+2/p-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 8.4 deg C |
| Flash Point: | 29.9 ºC |
| Boiling Point: | 100.6 ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | g/cm3 |
| Solubility: | Miscible with ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, methanol, ethanol. Partially soluble in benzene, toluene, xylenes. Dissolves to the extent of about 10% in benzene, toluene, and xylenes, and to a lesser extent in aliphatic hydrocarbons. Miscible in water |
| Flash Point: | 29.9 ºC |
| Color: | Colorless fuming liquid Colorless liquid [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution]. |
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