Nomenclature
CAS number: 373-02-4
C
4H
6NiO
4; mol wt 176.78.
C 27.18%, H 3.42%, Ni 33.20%, O 36.20%.
Ni(CH
3CO
2)
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.