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The Cobalt acetate tetrahydrate with CAS registry number of 6147-53-1 is also called Bis(acetato)tetraquacobalt. The EINECS registry number is 200-755-8. The IUPAC name is cobalt(2+) acetate hydrate (1:2:4). In addition, the molecular formula is C₄H₁₄CoO₈ and the molecular weight is 249.08. It belongs to the class of Inorganic Chemicals.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.29; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -1.07; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -2.86; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 2.73; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Å²; (11)Flash Point: 40 °C; (12)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 23.7 kJ/mol; (13)Boiling Point: 117.1 °C at 760 mmHg; (14)Vapour Pressure: 13.9 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Cobalt acetate tetrahydrate: this chemical can be prepared by cobalt carbonate and acetic acid. The cobalt carbonate can be prepared by cobalt nitroate and sodium carbonate. Then you can go through the operation of filtering and crystallization to get the product. The equation is as follows: CoCO₃ + 2CH₃COOH → (CH₃COO)₂Co + CO₂ + H2O.

Uses of Cobalt acetate tetrahydrate: it can be used as analytical reagents, catalysts and paint driers. And it can be used for the production of paint drying, dyeing mordant and fiberglass curing accelerant.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. It may cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. In addition, it is very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing and gloves and do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In addition, do not empty into drains. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). Moreover, this material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: [Co+2].[O-]C(=O)C.[O-]C(=O)C.O.O.O.O
(2)InChI: InChI=1/2C2H4O2.Co.4H2O/c2*1-2(3)4;;;;;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);;4*1H2/q;;+2;;;;/p-2
(3)InChIKey: ZBYYWKJVSFHYJL-NUQVWONBAZ

The toxicity data is as follows: