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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

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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Aquatic Chronic 4 - Carc. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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