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Description

White, odorless hygroscopic solid. Sodium oxalate is used as a source of oxalate. It is used for finishing textiles, tanning leather, and blue printing.

Synonyms and Related Terms

ethandioic acid disodium salt

Chemical structure

Sodium oxalate.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.

Composition Na2C2O4
CAS 62-76-0
Melting Point 250-270
Density 2.34
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 134.0

Hazards and Safety

Toxic by ingestion. Contact causes irritation.

Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 736
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8795

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