Cobalt(II) thiocyanate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cobalt(II) thiocyanate is best known for Scott test, which is a proven screening test for the presence of cocaine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Cobalt(II) thiocyanate is best known for Scott test, which is a proven screening test for the presence of cocaine.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3017-60-5
• Molecular Formula: C2H2CoN2S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 177.105
• MDL Number: MFCD00010937
• InChI Key: IQHZUTZWNWRODJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 131877393
• IUPAC Name: cobalt;thiocyanic acid
• SMILES: C(#N)S.C(#N)S.[Co]

• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: Co(SCN)₂
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 175.1
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Cobalt(II) thiocyanate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H312-H332 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P308+P313-P312-P330-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	221-156-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only