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Sodium oxalate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium oxalate is used as reducing agent, as a primary standard for standardizing potassium permanganate solutions and as a neutralizer for exothermic acidic reactions. It finds application in metal cleaning preparations, metal extraction and separation, blueprint coatings, electroplating baths, special cement manufacturing, plant nutrition as well as in textile and pharmaceutical industries. It plays an important role to remove calcium ions from blood plasma and prevents blood clotting.
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Sodium oxalate is used as reducing agent, as a primary standard for standardizing potassium permanganate solutions and as a neutralizer for exothermic acidic reactions. It finds application in metal cleaning preparations, metal extraction and separation, blueprint coatings, electroplating baths, special cement manufacturing, plant nutrition as well as in textile and pharmaceutical industries. It plays an important role to remove calcium ions from blood plasma and prevents blood clotting.
Solubility
Soluble in water and formic acid. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
∼250°C to 270°C (decomposition)
Density
2.34
Odor
Odorless
Quantity
100 g
Beilstein
3631622
Sensitivity
Hygroscopic
Merck Index
14,8650
Solubility Information
Soluble in water and formic acid. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Formula Weight
134
Percent Purity
99%
Hazard Category
H302+H312-H320
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H312
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P312-P330-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-550-3
RTECSNumber
KI1750000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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