ContaminantDB: Cobalt(II) carbonate

Identification Taxonomy Biological Properties Physical Properties Toxicity Profile Spectra Concentrations Links References Targets (35)XML

Record Information

Version

1.0

Creation Date

2009-03-22 00:37:49 UTC

Update Date

2026-04-05 18:02:09 UTC

Accession Number

CHEM000584

Identification

Common Name

Cobalt(II) carbonate

Class

Small Molecule

Description

Cobalt(II) carbonate is a chemical compound of cobalt. It occurs naturally as the mineral spherocobaltite and is used in pottery glazes. Cobalt is a metallic element with the atomic number 27. It is found naturally in rocks, soil, water, plants, and animals. In small amounts cobalt is an essential element for life, as it is part of vitamin B12. However, excess exposure is known to exhibit toxic effects. (2, 3, 4)

Contaminant Sources

ECHA Toxic for reproduction
HPV EPA Chemicals
IARC Carcinogens Group 2B
T3DB toxins

Contaminant Type

Cobalt Compound
Household Toxin
Industrial/Workplace Toxin
Inorganic Compound
Natural Compound
Organic Compound
Pollutant

Chemical Structure

MOL SDF PDB SMILES InChI

Synonyms

Value	Source
Cobalt(II) carbonic acid	Generator

Chemical Formula

CCoO₃

Average Molecular Mass

118.942 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass

118.918 g/mol

CAS Registry Number

513-79-10

IUPAC Name

λ²-cobalt(2+) ion carbonate

Traditional Name

λ²-cobalt(2+) ion carbonate

SMILES

[Co++].[O-]C([O-])=O

InChI Identifier

InChI=1S/CH2O3.Co/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2

InChI Key

ZOTKGJBKKKVBJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Chemical Taxonomy

Description

belongs to the class of organic compounds known as organic carbonic acids. Organic carbonic acids are compounds comprising the carbonic acid functional group.

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Super Class

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Organic carbonic acids and derivatives

Sub Class

Organic carbonic acids

Direct Parent

Organic carbonic acids

Alternative Parents

Substituents

Carbonate salt
Carbonic acid
Organic transition metal salt
Organic oxygen compound
Organic oxide
Hydrocarbon derivative
Organic cobalt salt
Organic salt
Organooxygen compound
Carbonyl group
Aliphatic acyclic compound

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

External Descriptors

Not Available

Biological Properties

Status

Detected and Not Quantified

Origin

Exogenous

Cellular Locations

Cytoplasm
Extracellular

Biofluid Locations

Not Available

Tissue Locations

Not Available

Pathways

Not Available

Applications

Not Available

Biological Roles

Not Available

Chemical Roles

Not Available

Physical Properties

State

Solid

Appearance

Red solid.

Experimental Properties

Property	Value
Melting Point	Not Available
Boiling Point	Not Available
Solubility	Negligible.

Predicted Properties

Property	Value	Source
Water Solubility	72.4 g/L	ALOGPS
logP	0.41	ALOGPS
logP	0.25	ChemAxon
logS	-0.38	ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)	6.05	ChemAxon
Physiological Charge	-1	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count	3	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count	0	ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area	63.19 Å²	ChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count	0	ChemAxon
Refractivity	31.17 m³·mol⁻¹	ChemAxon
Polarizability	3.52 Å³	ChemAxon
Number of Rings	0	ChemAxon
Bioavailability	1	ChemAxon
Rule of Five	Yes	ChemAxon
Ghose Filter	No	ChemAxon
Veber's Rule	No	ChemAxon
MDDR-like Rule	No	ChemAxon

Spectra

Spectrum Type	Description	Splash Key	View
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive	splash10-014i-1900000000-db04148df265b4c3c694	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive	splash10-014i-1900000000-eaf582f49fad39fb6c56	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive	splash10-014i-6900000000-fec03dcb81bc65c8310a	Spectrum

Toxicity Profile

Route of Exposure

Inhalation (2) ; oral (2) ; dermal (2)

Mechanism of Toxicity

Cobalt is believed to exhibit its toxicity through a oxidant-based and free radical-based processes. It produces oxygen radicals and may be oxidized to ionic cobalt, causing increased lipid peroxidation, DNA damage, and inducing certain enzymes that lead to cell apoptosis. Cobalt has also been shown to block inorganic calcium channels, possibly impairing neurotransmission. Cobalt can also chelate lipoic acids, impairing oxidation of pyruvate or fatty acids. In addition, cobalt may inhibit DNA repair by interacting with zinc finger DNA repair proteins, and has also been shown to inhibit heme synthesis and glucose metabolism. Cobalt may activate specific helper T-lymphocyte cells and interact directly with immunologic proteins, such as antibodies (IgA and IgE) or Fc receptors, resulting in immunosensitization. (2)

Metabolism

Cobalt is absorbed though the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. Since it is a component of the vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), it is distributed to most tissues of the body. It is transported in the blood, often bound to albumin, with the highest levels being found in the liver and kidney. Cobalt is excreted mainly in the urine and faeces. (2)

Toxicity Values

LD50: 640 mg/kg (Oral, Rat) (8)

Lethal Dose

Not Available

Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)

2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans. (6)

Uses/Sources

Cobalt(II) carbonate is found in pottery glazes. (4)

Minimum Risk Level

Chronic Inhalation: 0.0001 mg/m3 (5) Intermediate Oral: 0.01 mg/kg/day (5)

Health Effects

Exposure to high amount of cobalt can cause heart, lung, kidney, and liver damage. Skin contact is known to result in contact dermatitis. Cobalt may also have mutagenic and carcinogenic effects. (2, 3)

Symptoms

Cobalt inhalation can cause asthma-like breathing problems. Skin contact is known to result in contact dermatitis, which is characterized by irritation and rashes. Ingesting large amounts of cobalt may cause nausea and vomiting. (7)

Treatment

Treatment of cobalt poisoning is symptomatic. (2)

Concentrations

Not Available

External Links

DrugBank ID

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HMDB ID

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FooDB ID

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Phenol Explorer ID

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KNApSAcK ID

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BiGG ID

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BioCyc ID

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METLIN ID

Not Available

PDB ID

Not Available

Wikipedia Link

Cobalt(II) carbonate

Chemspider ID

Not Available

ChEBI ID

Not Available

PubChem Compound ID

Not Available

Kegg Compound ID

Not Available

YMDB ID

Not Available

ECMDB ID

Not Available

References

Synthesis Reference

Not Available

MSDS

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General References

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Cobalt(II) carbonate (CHEM000584)

Structure for CHEM000584: Cobalt(II) carbonate