H7891

Hexammine cobalt(III) chloride

for use in transformations, X-ray crystallography and NMR

• Synonym(s): Cobalt hexammine trichloride, Hexaamminecobalt trichloride
• Linear Formula: [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃
• CAS Number: 10534-89-1
• Molecular Weight: 267.48
• EC Number: 234-103-9
• MDL number: MFCD00036304
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 24895812
• NACRES: NA.52

Properties

• grade: for molecular biology
• form: powder
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: N.N.N.N.N.N.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Co+3]
• InChI: 1S/3ClH.Co.6H3N/h3*1H;;6*1H3/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3
• InChI key: JXBGZYGSWFSYFI-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Description

General description

Hexammine cobalt(III) is considered an analog of fully solvated magnesium, capable of activating some enzymes that requires magnesium. It is useful in DNA condensation studies.

Application

Suitable for

• DNA condensation studies
• induction of transitions of DNA from B to A or Z forms
• induction of nucleic acid crystal growth
• stabilization of tertiary tRNA interactions
• preparation of ligation buffer

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H317,H334,H351,H413
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P261 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 4 - Carc. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves