Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate, 98+%

Product Code. 11429953

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13026.0E

Description

CAS: 6018-89-9 | C4H14NiO8 | 248.84 g/mol

Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used in electroplating. It is also used in the preparation of polynuclear-nickel polyoxotungstate cluster compounds, which are used in designing molecular magnets. Further, it is used as a catalyst and mordant for dyeing textiles, as a sealant for anodized aluminum and to make other nickel compounds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate is used in electroplating. It is also used in the preparation of polynuclear-nickel polyoxotungstate cluster compounds, which are used in designing molecular magnets. Further, it is used as a catalyst and mordant for dyeing textiles, as a sealant for anodized aluminum and to make other nickel compounds.

Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in diethyl ether and n-octanol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6018-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H14NiO8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 248.84
• MDL Number: MFCD00066973
• InChI Key: OINIXPNQKAZCRL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: nickel ii acetate tetrahydrate, nickel acetate tetrahydrate, nickel diacetate tetrahydrate, diacetatonickel tetrahydrate, nickelous acetate tetrahydrate, unii-6soa8l0560, acetic acid, nickel +2 salt, tetrahydrate, nickel 2+ diacetate tetrahydrate, nickel acetate tetrahydrate nickel and nickel compounds, acetic acid, nickel 2+ salt, tetrahydrate
• PubChem CID: 62601
• IUPAC Name: nickel(2+);diacetate;tetrahydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.[Ni++].CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Density: 1.744
• Odor: Light
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 3730764
• Merck Index: 14,6499
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in diethyl ether and n-octanol.
• Formula Weight: 248.84 (176.79 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1A
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
• H360D-May damage the unborn child.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Nickel acetate tetrahydrate

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only