Description

Dichlorocobalt CAS NO 14543-09-0 is an inorganic cobalt(II) salt widely utilized as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating key organic transformations and in the preparation of other cobalt-containing materials. It is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial-scale chemical manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous cobalt-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst or reagent in various organic transformations, including cyclizations and coupling reactions.
• Material Science: Used in the preparation of cobalt oxide nanoparticles, thin films, and other functional materials for electronic and magnetic applications.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic processes and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as an intermediate in the production of other cobalt salts and complexes for diverse industrial uses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorocobalt
CAS No.	14543-09-0
Molecular Formula	CoCl₂
Molecular Weight	129.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) chloride; Cobalt dichloride; Cobaltous chloride; Cobalt chloride (CoCl₂); Cobalt chloride anhydrous; Muriate of cobalt
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Quality Control

Our Dichlorocobalt is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CoCl₂)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01%
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.