Ammonium oxalate

Description

Colorless crystals that are used in dyeing textiles, polishing metals, and the electrolytic detinning of iron. Ammonium oxalate is also used as a detection reagent for Calcium and Lead.

Synonyms and Related Terms

diammonium salt of ethanedioic acid

Other Properties

Soluble in water. pH of 0.1 M solution = 6.4

Slightly soluble in alcohol.

Composition	C2H8N2O4
CAS	1113-38-8
Density	1.5
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 124.1

Hazards and Safety

Combustible. Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes.

Toxic by ingestion. Contact may cause irritation and burns.

International Chemical Safety Card

Authority

• The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 556