| Identification | |
| Name: | Nickel(II) acetate (1:2) |
| Synonyms: | Nickel acetate (Ni(OAc)2) (6CI);Acetic acid, nickel(2+) salt;Nickel diacetate;Nickel(2+) acetate;Nickel(II) acetate;Nickelousacetate;Top Seal DX 300;Top Seal H 298; |
| CAS: | 373-02-4 |
| EINECS: | 206-761-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6NiO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 176.78144 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Ni/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | Melting Point |
| Density: | 9.50 lb/gal |
| Stability: | Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Water Solubility: | 0.05% max in water |
| Solubility: | 0.05% max in water |
| Appearance: | Greenish Crystalline powder |
| Specification: |
Health Hazardof Nickel(II)acetate(1:2) (373-02-4): Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat. Ingestion causes vomiting. Contact with eyes causes irritation. May cause dermatitis in contact with skin. |
| Report: |
NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 1 IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 ,1987,p. 264.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Nickel and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry location. |
| Color: | GREEN PRISMS Green monoclinic crystals |
| Usage: | Mainly as a mordant in textile industry & to a minor extent as a hydrogenation catalyst. |
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