Description

Cobalt Succinate is a coordination compound formed from cobalt and succinic acid, offering a bioavailable source of cobalt ions. This product is valued for its role as a catalyst precursor and a controlled-release source of cobalt in various industrial and nutritional applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, animal feed, and specialty ceramics sectors seeking a consistent and high-purity cobalt source.

Application

• Catalyst & Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in oxidation, hydrogenation, and carbonylation reactions.
• Animal Nutrition (Trace Mineral Supplement): Serves as a source of bioavailable cobalt for ruminants, essential for vitamin B12 synthesis by gut microflora.
• Electronics & Ceramics: Used in the production of pigments and as a doping agent in the manufacture of semiconductors and specialty ceramics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in laboratories for synthesizing novel coordination complexes and studying catalytic processes.
• Drying Agent in Paints & Inks: Functions as an efficient siccative (drier) to accelerate the oxidation and polymerization of unsaturated oils in coatings.
• Precursor for Cobalt Oxide: A starting material in the thermal decomposition process to produce high-purity cobalt oxides for battery materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Succinate
CAS No.	3267-76-3
Molecular Formula	C4H6CoO4 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 173.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(2+) succinate; Cobalt(II) succinate; Succinic acid, cobalt(2+) salt; Butanedioic acid, cobalt salt; Cobaltous succinate; Cobalt bis(succinate); Cobalt succinate hydrate; Cobalt succinate complex
EINECS	221-882-7

Quality Control

Our Cobalt Succinate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, metal content, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing results for assay, heavy metals, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cobalt Content)	Min. 33.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water

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