Ammonium Oxalate is also known as diammonium oxalate. It is an ammonium salt of oxalic acid with the chemical formula (NH₄)₂C₂O₄. It is composed of two ammonium (NH₄⁺) cations and one oxalate (C₂O₄²⁻) anion, so the ionic structure is (NH4)2 [ C2O4 ]. It is commonly available as a white or colorless, odorless crystalline solid, which is easily soluble in water to give a clear solution. Ammonium oxalate is also available as the monohydrate ((NH₄)₂C₂O₄·H₂O), with slight variations in hydration depending on storage conditions. As it is a water-soluble oxalate salt, it exhibits good stability under normal conditions and readily interacts with certain metal ions through complex formation. This makes it a useful compound for analytical chemistry, laboratory research and chemical processing.
CAS No.: 6009-70-7
Synonyms: Diammonium oxalate, Ethanedioic acid diammonium salt
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | (NH₄)₂C₂O₄ |
| IUPAC Name | diazanium;oxalate |
| Molecular weight | 124.10 g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Appearance | Crystalline Powder |
| Ph value | 6.4 |
| Density | 1.5 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White crystalline |
| Physical State (20 °C) | Solid |
| Melting Point | 133 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | <1 hPa ( 20 °C) |
| Odor | Slightly acetic acid-like |
| Pictograms : |  |
| Hazard Statements : | H302+H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary statements : | P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection. |
Ammonium Oxalate is also known as diammonium oxalate. It is an ammonium salt of oxalic acid with the chemical formula (NH₄)₂C₂O₄. It is composed of two ammonium (NH₄⁺) cations and one oxalate (C₂O₄²⁻) anion, so the ionic structure is (NH4)2 [ C2O4 ]. It is commonly available as a white or colorless, odorless crystalline solid, which is easily soluble in water to give a clear solution. Ammonium oxalate is also available as the monohydrate ((NH₄)₂C₂O₄·H₂O), with slight variations in hydration depending on storage conditions. As it is a water-soluble oxalate salt, it exhibits good stability under normal conditions and readily interacts with certain metal ions through complex formation. This makes it a useful compound for analytical chemistry, laboratory research and chemical processing.
CAS No.: 6009-70-7
Synonyms: Diammonium oxalate, Ethanedioic acid diammonium salt
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | (NH₄)₂C₂O₄ |
| IUPAC Name | diazanium;oxalate |
| Molecular weight | 124.10 g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Appearance | Crystalline Powder |
| Ph value | 6.4 |
| Density | 1.5 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White crystalline |
| Physical State (20 °C) | Solid |
| Melting Point | 133 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | <1 hPa ( 20 °C) |
| Odor | Slightly acetic acid-like |
| Pictograms : | |
| Hazard Statements : | H302+H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary statements : | P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection. |
Ammonium oxalate has historically been used as an anticoagulant in some laboratory applications because it precipitates calcium ions which are necessary for blood clotting.
Ammonium Oxalate has the chemical formula (NH4)2C2O4. Ammonium salt with two ammonium ions and one oxalate ion.
Ammonium oxalate acts as a laboratory reagent and as a source of oxalate ions in chemical analysis and synthesis, as a solubility drug, and as a reagent in research applications.
Ammonium oxalate is typically prepared by reacting oxalic acid with ammonia or an ammonium compound under controlled conditions.
