Cerium oxalate

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Cerium oxalate
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Names
IUPAC name
Cerium(III) oxalate
Other names
  • Cerium oxalate
  • Cerous oxalate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/3C2H2O4.2Ce/c3*3-1(4)2(5)6;;/h3*(H,3,4)(H,5,6);;/q;;;2*+3/p-6
    Key: ZMZNLKYXLARXFY-UHFFFAOYSA-H
  • C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].[Ce+3].[Ce+3]
Properties
C6Ce2O12
Molar mass 544.286 g·mol−1
AppearanceWhite crystals
Melting point Decomposes
Slightly soluble
Pharmacology
A04AD02 ( WHO )
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Corrosive, Irritant, Respiratory irritant, Toxic
GHS labelling:
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Danger [1]
H301, H311, H314, H319, H331, H335, H370 [1]
P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P310, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P332+P313, P403+P233 [1]
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704.svgHealth 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gasFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calciumSpecial hazards (white): no code
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0
1
Flash point 188.8 °C
Safety data sheet (SDS) External SDS
Related compounds
Other cations
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cerium(III) oxalate (cerous oxalate) is the inorganic cerium salt of oxalic acid. It is a white crystalline solid with the chemical formula of Ce2(C2O4)3. It can be obtained by the reaction of oxalic acid with cerium(III) chloride.

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Uses

Cerium(III) oxalate is used as an antiemetic. [2] [3] It has been identified as part of the invisible ink that was used by Stasi operatives during the Cold War. [4]

Toxicity

Cerium(III) oxalate irritates skin and mucous membranes, and is a strong irritant to eyes. If it gets into the eyes, there is a danger of severe eye injury.

Cerium salts increase the blood coagulation rate, and exposure to cerium salts can cause sensitivity to heat.

Oxalates are corrosive to tissue and are powerful irritants. They have a caustic effect on the linings of the digestive tracts and can cause kidney damage.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Cerium(III) Oxalate, Anhydrous". American Elements . Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  2. "KEGG DRUG: Cerium oxalate". KEGG DRUG Database. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  3. Milne, G. W. A. (2017-11-01). Drugs: Synonyms and Properties: Synonyms and Properties. Routledge. ISBN   9781351755092.
  4. "Cold War Invisible Ink Secrets Unlocked". ScienceDaily. 2006-11-08.