Description

Cobalt Thiocyanate CAS NO 3017-60-5 is an inorganic salt of cobalt and thiocyanic acid, recognized for its distinctive colorimetric properties and role as a chemical reagent. This compound is valued for its utility in analytical chemistry and as a precursor in specialized synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research laboratories in the chemical, analytical, and materials science sectors for quality control and development processes.

Application

• Analytical Reagent: Used as a sensitive spot-test reagent for the detection and identification of specific metal ions and organic compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in the preparation of other cobalt complexes and coordination compounds.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and material properties.
• Educational Purposes: Utilized in university chemistry laboratories to demonstrate principles of qualitative inorganic analysis and complex formation.
• Pigment & Dye Intermediate: Can be used in the development of specialized pigments and dyes due to its cobalt content.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Thiocyanate
CAS No.	3017-60-5
Molecular Formula	Co(SCN)2 or Co(NCS)2
Molecular Weight	175.10 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) thiocyanate; Cobaltous thiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, cobalt(2+) salt; Cobalt dithiocyanate; Cobalt bis(thiocyanate); Cobalt(2+) thiocyanate
EINECS	221-156-8

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Thiocyanate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting standards for reagent and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee quality assurance and traceability.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cobalt)	Min. 33.0%
Assay (Thiocyanate)	Min. 65.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	Max. 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	Max. 0.1%

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