cobalt triacetate Property

Melting point:

99°C (rough estimate)

solubility 

soluble in H2O, ethanol

form 

green hygroscopic crystals

color 

green hygroscopic crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

soluble H2O with slow hydrolysis, becoming rapid at 60°C–70°C [MER06]

EPA Substance Registry System

Acetic acid, cobalt(3+) salt (917-69-1)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

cobalt triacetate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

dark green, very hygroscopic powder(s) or green octahedral crystal(s); used as a catalyst for cumene hydroperoxide [KIR79] [MER06]

Uses

Catalyst for cumene hydroperoxide decomposition.

Application

Used as one-electron oxidizing agent for aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, for oxidative halogenation, oxidation of alcohols and acids.

Synthesis

Cobalt triacetate is prepared by involves oxidation of Cobalt(II) Acetate in acetic acid solution. The various oxidants used for this purpose are ozone, peracid, peroxide, and oxygen. An electrochemical procedure for the generation of Co(OAc)3 in solution is also available.