Description

Bis(Dimethyldithiocarbamic Acid)Cobalt(II) Salt is a coordination complex of cobalt with dimethyldithiocarbamate ligands, known by its CAS number 15416-45-2. This compound serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in specialized chemical synthesis and materials science applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the polymer, rubber, and fine chemical industries seeking to leverage its unique catalytic and stabilizing properties.

Application

• As a vulcanization accelerator or modifier in the production of synthetic rubber and specialty elastomers.
• As a catalyst precursor in organic synthesis, particularly for cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• As a stabilizer or additive in polymer formulations to enhance thermal and oxidative stability.
• In the preparation of nanomaterials and thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or sol-gel processes.
• As a research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories studying coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• In the formulation of certain lubricant additives and corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Dimethyldithiocarbamic Acid)Cobalt(II) Salt
CAS No.	15416-45-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12CoN2S4
Molecular Weight	291.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate); Cobalt dimethyldithiocarbamate; Cobalt(II) dimethyldithiocarbamate; Cobalt, bis(dimethylcarbamodithioato-S,S')-; Dimethyldithiocarbamic acid, cobalt(2+) salt; Cobalt N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate; Cobalt dimethyl dithiocarbamate
EINECS	239-424-4

Quality Control

Our Bis(Dimethyldithiocarbamic Acid)Cobalt(II) Salt is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cobalt content)	Min. 20.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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