cobaltous acetate

cobaltous acetate

[kō′bȯl·təs ′as·ə‚tāt] (organic chemistry) Co(C2H3O2)2·4H2O Reddish-violet, deliquescent crystals; soluble in water, alcohol, and acids; used in paint and varnish driers, for anodizing, and as a feed additive mineral supplement. Also known as cobalt acetate.