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H7891

Sigma-Aldrich

Hexammine cobalt(III) chloride

for use in transformations, X-ray crystallography and NMR

Synonym(s):

Cobalt hexammine trichloride, Hexaamminecobalt trichloride

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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

grade

for molecular biology

Quality Level

200

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

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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

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317,H334,H351,H413

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

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