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Gadolinium acetate
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Gadolinium acetate is a simple gadolinium salt used primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of gadolinium oxide, phosphors, catalysts and other gadolinium-containing materials. It is also utilized in research for its paramagnetic properties. This chemical has a CAS number of 15280-53-2, a molecular formula of C6H9GdO6 · 4H2O, and a molecular weight of 406.442. It should be stored at ambient conditions, and it carries a signal word of Warning. Molekula supplies gadolinium acetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White solid |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Purity (Metals basis) | ≥99.9% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90038170 |
| CAS Number | 15280-53-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H9GdO6 · 4H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 406.442 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Gd+3] |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2846.90.8090 |
| Tariff Code | 2846906015 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is gadolinium acetate primarily used for?
Gadolinium acetate is primarily used as a precursor for gadolinium oxide, phosphors, catalysts and other gadolinium-containing materials. It is not an MRI contrast agent; clinical MRI agents are stable gadolinium chelates such as gadopentetate, gadoterate and gadobutrol.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of gadolinium acetate?
The formula is C₆H₉GdO₆·4H₂O, and the molecular weight is 406.442 g/mol.
What safety classification does gadolinium acetate fall under?
It carries a Signal Word: Warning for safety hazards, indicating moderate risk.
How should gadolinium acetate be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances.
Does Molekula offer gadolinium acetate in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply gadolinium acetate in bulk, with quantities tailored to your requirements—please contact us for specifics.
What documentation is provided with an order of gadolinium acetate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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