Product Name
Ammonium oxalate monohydrate
Synonyms
Ammonium oxalate hydrate
IUPAC Name
Diazanium;oxalate;hydrate
Molecular Formula
C2H10N2O5
Canonical SMILES
C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].[NH4+].[NH4+].O
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H₂O4.2H3N.H₂O/c3-1(4)2(5)6;/h(H,3,4)(H,5,6);2*1H3;1H2
InChI Key
MSMNVXKYCPHLLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Soluble in water
Application
Ammonium oxalate monohydrate serves multiple purposes across various scientific and industrial applications. It is mainly used as a buffering reagent and dispersant to assess the surface interaction of platelets. It plays a role in studies related to its acute poisoning effect on sheep and aids in the investigation of oxalate monoalkylamide formation in the human lens. The compound is also crucial in the detection and quantification of calcium, lead, fluoride, and rare earth metals due to its chelating properties, which allow it to form complexes with metals. Additionally, it functions as a reducing agent in gold extraction processes and is an active ingredient in polishing fluids for ferrous metal surfaces. In the production of cobalt oxide and nickel oxide, it acts as a promoting agent, showcasing its versatility in enhancing chemical reactions.
Storage
Store at +5 °C to +30 °C
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
4
Monoisotopic Mass
142.05897142
Topological Polar Surface Area
83.3 Ų