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hexaamminecobalt(ii)

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Description

Hexaamminecobalt(II) is a coordination compound with the formula [Co(NH3)6]2+. It is a bright yellow solid that is highly soluble in water. The complex is commonly encountered as its chloride salt, [Co(NH3)6]Cl3. Synthesis of the complex typically involves treating a cobalt(II) salt with ammonia in the presence of an oxidizing agent like air or hydrogen peroxide. While this compound is relatively unreactive under normal conditions, it undergoes reactions with strong acids to liberate ammonia, and it can be oxidized to form hexaamminecobalt(III), [Co(NH3)6]3+. This compound is particularly important in the study of coordination chemistry. It is one of the earliest known coordination compounds and was crucial in the development of Werner's coordination theory. The compound's structure and properties were used to demonstrate the existence of coordination complexes and to elucidate the nature of metal-ligand bonding. In addition, it has been studied for its potential applications in various fields, such as catalysis and materials science. For example, its ability to bind to certain molecules has been investigated in relation to its potential use in drug delivery and catalysis. It is also considered a useful model compound in the study of magnetic properties of transition metal complexes.'

hexaamminecobalt(II): RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID122251
MeSH IDM0100908

Synonyms (7)

Synonym
hexaamminecobalt(ii)
cobalt(2+), hexaammine-, ion
co-hexammine cation
cobalt(2+), hexaammine-, (oc-6-11)-
hexaamminecobalt(2+) ion
15365-75-0
azanide;cobalt(2+)
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (56)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19907 (12.50)18.7374
1990's19 (33.93)18.2507
2000's21 (37.50)29.6817
2010's9 (16.07)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 47.73

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index47.73 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.04 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.69 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index71.84 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (47.73)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (1.79%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other55 (98.21%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]