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Sodium oxalate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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% |
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Safety and Handling
| 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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