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Sodium oxalate, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium oxalate is used as a 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.
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.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 250°C to 270°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 250 g |
Beilstein | 3631622 |
Merck Index | 14,8650 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and formic acid; Insoluble in ether and alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 134 |
Percent Purity | ≥99.5% |
Grade | ACS |
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Safety and Handling

- Sodium oxalate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium oxalate
RUO – Research Use Only
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