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Oxamide, 98+%
Description
Oxamide is used as a stabilizer for nitrocellulose preparations. It also finds use in APCP rocket motors as a high performance burn rate suppressant.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Oxamide is used as a stabilizer for nitrocellulose preparations. It also finds use in APCP rocket motors as a high performance burn rate suppressant.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water and insoluble in diethyl ether.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼350°C (decomposition) |
Density | 1.667 |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 1743262 |
Merck Index | 14,6918 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,slightly soluble in water and insoluble in diethyl ether. |
Formula Weight | 88.07 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Oxamide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 207-442-5 |
RTECSNumber | RO4900000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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