Cadmium acetate

Cadmium acetate is the chemical compound with the formula Cd(O2CCH3)2(H2O)2.

The compound is marketed both as the anhydrous form and as a dihydrate, both of which are white or colorless.

It forms by treating cadmium oxide with acetic acid:[3][4] It can also be prepared by treating cadmium nitrate with acetic anhydride.

[7] It is a coordination polymer, featuring acetate ligands interconnecting cadmium centers.

Cadmium compounds are considered Group 1 carcinogens by the IARC.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gas Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code
Fragment of the structure of cadmium diacetate dihydrate. Legend: red = O, black = C, blue = Cd.