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Ammonium oxalate

IUPAC: azane;oxalic acid;hydrate

C2H10N2O5 Salts CAS 6009-70-7
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Formula / NotationC2H10N2O5
CAS Number6009-70-7
Molecular Weight142.11
AppearanceOdorless solid; [Merck Index] White granules; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Also Known Asazane;oxalic acid;hydrate; Diammonium oxalate monohydrate; L4MP14OB48; Ethanedioic acid, diammonium salt, monohydrate; Oxalic acid, diammonium salt, monohydrate; ammonium oxalate hydrate; RefChem:1076671; 611-933-3; 6009-70-7; Ammonium oxalate monohydrate
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What is Ammonium oxalate?

Ammonium oxalate (C2H10N2O5) is a salt that appears as Odorless solid; [Merck Index] White granules; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 142.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is azane;oxalic acid;hydrate.

Formula & Notation

C2H10N2O5

IUPAC Name: azane;oxalic acid;hydrate

Other Names / Synonyms: azane;oxalic acid;hydrate; Diammonium oxalate monohydrate; L4MP14OB48; Ethanedioic acid, diammonium salt, monohydrate; Oxalic acid, diammonium salt, monohydrate; ammonium oxalate hydrate; RefChem:1076671; 611-933-3; 6009-70-7; Ammonium oxalate monohydrate

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Odorless solid; [Merck Index] White granules; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. Molecular formula: C2H10N2O5. Molecular weight: 142.11 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight142.11
AppearanceOdorless solid; [Merck Index] White granules; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Ammonium oxalate
Formula C2H10N2O5
CAS Number 6009-70-7
Molecular Weight 142.11
Category Salts
Synonyms azane;oxalic acid;hydrate; Diammonium oxalate monohydrate; L4MP14OB48; Ethanedioic acid, diammonium salt, monohydrate; Oxalic acid, diammonium salt, monohydrate; ammonium oxalate hydrate; RefChem:1076671; 611-933-3; 6009-70-7; Ammonium oxalate monohydrate

Frequently Asked Questions

Ammonium oxalate (C2H10N2O5) is a salt that appears as Odorless solid; [Merck Index] White granules; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 142.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is azane;oxalic acid;hydrate.

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