Description

Dicobalt Edetate is a coordination complex of cobalt with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), primarily recognized for its critical role as an antidote in cyanide poisoning. This compound matters significantly in industrial and emergency medical settings where exposure to cyanide is a potential hazard, offering a mechanism to bind and detoxify cyanide ions. It is essential for manufacturers of emergency medical kits, pharmaceutical companies developing antidotes, and industries such as mining, metallurgy, and chemical synthesis where cyanide is used or produced.

Application

• Cyanide Antidote Formulations: A key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in injectable solutions for the emergency treatment of acute cyanide poisoning.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis and research of other cobalt-based therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Industrial Safety Kits: Incorporated into emergency medical supplies for high-risk workplaces, including mining operations and metal plating facilities.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a reagent or catalyst in coordination chemistry studies and the development of novel metal-chelating systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a standard or complexing agent in specific titrimetric or spectrophotometric analytical methods.
• Veterinary Medicine: Potential use in antidote preparations for veterinary applications in cases of cyanide exposure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicobalt Edetate
CAS No.	36499-65-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12Co2N2O8 (commonly represented for the complex)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cobalt(II) EDTA Complex; Dicobalt EDTA; Dicobalt Edetate; Kelocyanor; Cobalt Edetate; Cobalt Tetracemate; Dicobalt Ethylenediaminetetraacetate; Antidote for Cyanide (Cobalt-based)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dicobalt Edetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and potency, meeting the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical-grade materials. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and heavy metal content are provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, protect from moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to reddish-brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Cobalt Content)	Contact for details
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
pH (in solution)	Contact for details

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