Potassium tetroxalate
Agent Name
Potassium tetroxalate
CAS Number
127-96-8
Formula
C2-H2-O4.1/2K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ethanedioic acid, potassium salt (2:1); Potassium trihydrogen dioxalate; [ChemIDplus] Potassium quadroxalate; Sal acetosella; Salt of sorrel; [Merck Index]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Dihydrate: Colorless or white solid; [Merck Index] Colorless or white crystals; [Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical reagent and in spot removers and metal polishes; [Merck Index]
Comments
The dihydrate is CAS# 6100-20-5; May cause irritation; [Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS] May cause irritation; Inhalation or ingestion may cause cardiac disturbances and CNS depression; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Oxalic acid."
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