overunity33
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Nickel Acetate (tetrahydrate vs anhydrous)
I am trying to perform a reaction that calls for Nickel Acetate. It is added to a solution of xylene. I am using anhydrous nickel acetate and it
will not dissolve in the xylene. Is it possible to convert anhydrous to the tetrahydrate form just by leaving it in a humid environment? MSDS's say
that the anhydrous form is only water soluble while the tetrahydrate form will dissolve in xylene. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Satan
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Just crystalize your nickel acetate from water, to obtain hydrated salt.
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Duh, thanks so much I can't believe I hadn't thought of that.
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I seriously question the solubility you mentioned above. That's contrary to every other salt I know of if it's correct. Are you sure you're not after
trimeric nickel(II) acetylacetonate; [Ni(acac)2]3, which is soluble in benzene and other aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.
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