Nickel dimethylglyoxime

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Description

Bright red crystalline powder. Nickel dimethylglyoxime is used as a lightfast red pigment in paints, varnishes, cellulosics, and cosmetics.

Risks

  • Moderately toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
  • Skin contact can cause allergies.
  • Suspected carcinogen.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in dilute mineral acids and absolute ethanol. Insoluble in water, acetic acid and ammonia.

Composition C8H14N4NiO4
CAS 13478-93-8
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 288.91