5743-04-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Cadmium acetate dihydrate
• Synonyms: ACETIC ACID CADMIUM SALT;CADMIUM ACETATE-2-HYDRATE;CADMIUM ACETATE DIHYDRATE;Aceticacid,cadmiumsalt,dihydrate;Cadmiumdiacetatedihydrate;CADMIUM ACETATE-2-HYDRATE PURE;CADMIUM ACETATE DIHYDRATE REAGENT GRAD&;CADMIUM ACETATE DIHYDRATE 99.5+% GR
• CAS NO: 5743-04-4
• Molecular Formula: 2C₂H₃O₂*Cd*2H₂O
• Molecular Weight: 266.53
• EINECS: 208-853-2
• Product Categories: CadmiumEssential Chemicals;Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Reagent Grade;Routine Reagents;metal acetate salt
• Mol File: 5743-04-4.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 254°C
• Boiling Point: 117.1 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 40 °C
• Appearance: White/Powder
• Density: 2,01 g/cm3
• Storage Temp.: Store at +5°C to +30°C.
• Water Solubility: Soluble
• Sensitive: Hygroscopic
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
• Merck: 14,1614
• BRN: 3730567
• CAS DataBase Reference: Cadmium acetate dihydrate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Cadmium acetate dihydrate(5743-04-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Cadmium acetate dihydrate(5743-04-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn,N,T
• Statements: 20/21/22-50/53-45-50
• Safety Statements: 60-61-53-45
• RIDADR: UN 3077 9/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: AF7505000
• TSCA: No
• HazardClass: 6.1
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 5743-04-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Porcelain Production:
Cadmium acetate dihydrate is used as a colorant in the porcelain industry for the production of iridescent effects. Its ability to create vibrant and shimmering colors makes it a valuable component in the creation of decorative porcelain items.
Used in Analytical Chemistry:
In the field of analytical chemistry, cadmium acetate dihydrate serves as a reagent for the detection of elements such as sulfur, selenium, and tellurium. Its chemical properties allow for accurate and reliable identification of these elements in various samples.
Used as a Chemical and Pharmaceutical Intermediate:
Cadmium acetate dihydrate is also utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its unique properties make it a useful building block for the development of new compounds with potential applications in various industries.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cd.

Purification Methods

Recrystallise it twice from anhydrous acetic acid and dry it under vacuum for 24hours at 100o. [Beilstein 2 IV 114.]

InChI:InChI=1/C2H4O2.Cd/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+2/p-1

Synthetic route

cadmium(II) carbonate (739319-89-2) + acetic acid (64-19-7) → cadmium(II) acetate dihydrate (5743-04-4)

Conditions	Yield
In water boiling under reflux; crystn. by evapn.;
In water

cadmium(II) acetate trihydrate → water (7732-18-5) + cadmium(II) acetate dihydrate (5743-04-4)

Conditions	Yield
repeated pressing out; dissolving; drying in a desiccator over H2SO4 and CaO;;

cadmium(II) nitrate tetrhydrate → cadmium(II) acetate dihydrate (5743-04-4)

Conditions	Yield
With sodium hydroxide; water; acetic acid In water Cd salt and ligand dissolved in water with gentle warming, dilute NaOH added (pH 6-6.5), warmed at 80°C for 45-60 min, cooled to ambienttemp.; evapd. slowly, crystd. in a few d;

C80H58N8O8 + cadmium(II) acetate dihydrate (5743-04-4) → C80H54Cd2N8O8

Conditions	Yield
With N-ethyl-N,N-diisopropylamine In methanol; chloroform at 20℃; for 0.25h;	100%

N,N-dimethyl-4-[(E)-2-(1,10-phenanthrolin-5-yl)ethenyl]aniline (396123-04-9) + cadmium(II) acetate dihydrate (5743-04-4) → Cd(2+)*2C2H3O2(1-)*C22H19N3

Conditions	Yield
In dichloromethane at 20℃;	100%

sodium selenite + cadmium(II) acetate dihydrate (5743-04-4) → cadmium(II) selenite

Conditions	Yield
With N,N,N,N,-tetramethylethylenediamine	100%

Upstream product

• 739319-89-2 cadmium(II) carbonate 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 

Downstream Products

• 117815-18-6 4-methyl-2-undecyl-2-oxazoline 
• 14977-07-2 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrinato cadmium(II) 
• 126828-84-0 {Cd(3,5-di(t-butyl)benzene-1,2-dithiolate)^(2-)} 
• 144234-42-4 bis(1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-5-(2-benzothiazolyl)formazanate)cadmium(II) 
• 144234-48-0 bis(1-phenyl-3-n-butyl-5-(2-benzothiazolyl)formazanate)cadmium(II) 
• 84946-90-7 Cd(As(C₆H₁₁)2C₆H₄CO₂)2 

Relevant articles and documents

The Solid and Solution 113Cd N.M.R. Spectra of Six and Seven Co-ordinate Cd2+: Relevance to Ca-substitution Proteins

The solid and solution 113Cd n.m.r. spectra of a number of benzoyloxy and other carboxylato complexes of CdII have been measured and chemical shifts in the region of -31 to -60 p.p.m. are correlated with seven co-ordinate oxygen donor species.