Description

Cobalt Terephthalate is an organometallic coordination compound of cobalt and terephthalic acid. This material is of significant industrial interest as a precursor for the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and heterogeneous catalysts. It serves critical roles in research and manufacturing sectors focused on gas storage, chemical separation, and catalytic processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing cobalt-based heterogeneous catalysts used in oxidation reactions, hydrogenation, and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a metal source for constructing porous MOF structures with applications in gas storage (e.g., hydrogen, methane) and selective gas separation.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a precursor for depositing thin films of cobalt or cobalt oxide on various substrates for electronic and catalytic applications.
• Electrode Material Research: Investigated as an active component or precursor for electrodes in batteries and supercapacitors.
• Pigment and Dye Intermediate: Functions as an intermediate in the production of certain high-stability inorganic pigments and complex dyes.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce cobalt ions into polymer matrices to create functional materials with specific magnetic or catalytic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt Terephthalate
CAS No.	34262-88-9
Molecular Formula	C8H4CoO4
Molecular Weight	223.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) terephthalate; Terephthalic acid, cobalt salt; Cobalt bis(1,4-benzenedicarboxylate); CoTPA; Cobalt(2+) terephthalate; Cobalt 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate; Cobalt phthalate (related); Co-BDC
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Quality Control

Our Cobalt Terephthalate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis of metal content, purity, and identification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each batch is available upon request, ensuring compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to violet powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cobalt content)	≥ 26.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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