Nickelous acetate

Description

Nickelous acetate · CAS 373-02-4 · C4H6NiO4. UNII 99QP4ELX96. Boiling Point: 16.6 °C; Solubility: 12.5 mol % in acetic acid @ 30 °C; Density: 1.798.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	373-02-4
PubChem CID	9756
Molecular formula	C4H6NiO4
IUPAC name	nickel(2+) diacetate
UNII (FDA)	99QP4ELX96

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	176.78
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	175.961950
Monoisotopic Mass	175.961950
Topological Polar Surface Area	80.3
Heavy Atom Count	9
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	25.5

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	16.6 °C
Solubility	12.5 mol % in acetic acid @ 30 °C
Density	1.798

Physical description & handling notes

• Dull green odorless solid. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)
• Liquid
• Green monoclinic crystals; [HSDB]
• GREEN PRISMS
• Green monoclinic crystals
• INSOL IN ALCOHOL

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H317, H332, H334, H341, H372, H400, H410

Documented Uses

• Used as a catalyst and mordant for textiles; [Merck Index]
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry]
• MAINLY AS A MORDANT IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY & TO A MINOR EXTENT AS A HYDROGENATION CATALYST
• As an intermediate in the formation of other nickel compounds, as a sealer for anodized aluminum, in nickel electroplating /Nickel acetate tetrahydrate/
• Catalysts; mordant for textiles
• Electrodeless nickel-hydrazine coating reagent

Synonyms

Nickelous acetate; Nickel(II) acetate; 373-02-4; NICKEL ACETATE; Nickel diacetate; Nickel (II) acetate; Nickel di(acetate); Nickel(2+) acetate; Nickel(II) acetate (1:2); Acetic acid, nickel(2+) salt; 99QP4ELX96; AI3-26110; Acetic acid, nickel(2+) salt (2:1); DTXSID7020926; NSC-112210; NSC112210

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Nickelous acetate?

CAS 373-02-4; molecular formula C4H6NiO4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Nickelous acetate known by?

Nickelous acetate, Nickel(II) acetate, 373-02-4, NICKEL ACETATE, Nickel diacetate, Nickel (II) acetate.

Is Nickelous acetate classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H317, H332, H334, H341.

What are the key physical properties of Nickelous acetate?

Boiling Point: 16.6 °C; Solubility: 12.5 mol % in acetic acid @ 30 °C; Density: 1.798.

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