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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2CO3.5Co.6HO
Molecular Weight 516.7278
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of COBALTOUS CARBONATE BASIC

SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[Co++].[Co++].[Co++].[Co++].[Co++].[O-]C([O-])=O.[O-]C([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=HIYNGBUQYVBFLA-UHFFFAOYSA-D
InChI=1S/2CH2O3.5Co.6H2O/c2*2-1(3)4;;;;;;;;;;;/h2*(H2,2,3,4);;;;;;6*1H2/q;;5*+2;;;;;;/p-10

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Molecular Formula CO3
Molecular Weight 60.0089
Charge -2
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE
Molecular Formula HO
Molecular Weight 17.0073
Charge -1
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE
Molecular Formula Co
Molecular Weight 58.933195
Charge 2
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Cobaltous carbonate is used as a feed additive for ruminants, horses and rabbits (dietary cobalt is needed for vitamin B12 synthesis). Cobaltous carbonate has carcinogen, mutagen and reproduction toxicant properties. Cobaltous carbonate is a skin and eye irritant, and a dermal and respiratory sensitizer. Its dust is a hazard to persons handling the substance. Exposure by inhalation must be avoided.

Approval Year

Unknown
149124
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Preventing
Approved
8583
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Cobaltous carbonate is intended to be used as feed additive for ruminants, horses and rabbits, at a maximum (total) concentration in complete feed of 1 mg Co/kg.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
W58TNI7T29
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Name Type Language
COBALT (COBALT CARBONATE (BASIC))
Preferred Name English
COBALTOUS CARBONATE BASIC
MI  
Common Name English
COBALTOUS CARBONATE BASIC [MI]
Common Name English
COBALT HYDROXIDE CARBONATE (CO5(OH)6(CO3)2)
Common Name English
COBALT CARBONATE HYDROXIDE (CO5(CO3)2(OH)6)
Common Name English
COBALT, BIS(CARBONATO(2-))HEXAHYDROXYPENTA-
Common Name English
COBALT CARBONATE (BASIC)
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
FDA UNII
W58TNI7T29
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MERCK INDEX
m3690
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID7051636
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PUBCHEM
14274759
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SMS_ID
300000031172
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CAS
12602-23-2
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