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C16H30CoO4
345.34 g/mol
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Cobalt(II) 2-ethylhexanoate

CAS136-52-7EC205-250-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
Paint drier and catalyst

Cobalt(II) 2-ethylhexanoate is a metal-organic compound used primarily as a paint drier and catalyst. It accelerates the oxidation and polymerization of drying oils in coatings, enabling faster film formation.

Paint drierCatalyst for oxidation reactions

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
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Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H350May cause cancer
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

cobalt(2+);bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

InChIKey

QAEKNCDIHIGLFI-UHFFFAOYSA-L

SMILES

CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].[Co+2]

Synonyms (25)
  • 8SEH-Co
  • ACCELERATOR G
  • BIS(2-ETHYL HEXANOATE)COBALT
  • C 101
  • C 101 (catalyst)
  • CO 12
  • COBALT BIS(2-ETHYLHEXANOATE)
  • COBALT-BIS-(2-ETHYLHEXANOAT)
  • Cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate
  • Cobalt 2-ethylhexoate
  • Cobalt octoate
  • Cobalt(II) 2-ethylhexanoate
  • Cobaltous 2-ethylhexanoate
  • Cobaltous octoate
  • NL 49P
  • NL 51P
  • NL 51S
  • OCTLIFE CO 8
  • Versneller NL 49
  • cobalt(2+);2-ethylhexanoate