Chemistry:Cobalt(II) formate

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Cobalt(II) Formate
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Names
IUPAC name
Cobalt(II) formate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 208-862-4
UNII
Properties
Co(HCO2)2
Molar mass 148.97 g/mol
Appearance red crystalline
Density 2.13 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point 175 °C (347 °F; 448 K) (decomposes)
soluble
Solubility insoluble in alcohol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cobalt(II) formate (Cobalt(II) formate dihydrate) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Co(HCO2)2 (or Co(HCOO)2).[1] also (Co-MOF).[2]

Cobalt(II) formate is a red crystalline solid and is soluble in water. It can be very hazardous to the environment. Cobalt formate is primarily used to make catalysts for chemical manufacture.[3]

Synthesis

It can be prepared by adding Co(NO3)2 and phytic acid to a mixture of water, methanol, and dimethyl formamide.

The solution will have a clear appearance until it is heated 100 °C for about 24 hours. At this point it will appear as a red crystalline structure.[4]

Application

This MOF has recently been used to isolate hydrogen isotopes. This is done via an oxygen evolution reaction using Co(HCOO)2 as a catalyst.[5]

See also

  • Metal Organic Framework

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