6499. Nickel Acetate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 373-02-4
C4H6NiO4; mol wt 176.78.
C 27.18%, H 3.42%, Ni 33.20%, O 36.20%.
Ni(CH3CO2)2.

Description and references

Review of toxicology and human exposure: Toxicological Profile for Nickel (PB2006-100005, 2005) 397 pp.

Derivative

Tetrahydrate.

Properties

Green, cryst mass or powder; acetic odor. d 1.744. Sol in 6 parts water, in alcohol. Keep well closed.

Caution

Nickel compounds are listed as known human carcinogens: Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-181.

Use

Catalyst; mordant for textiles.