Cerous oxalate

Agent Name
Cerous oxalate
Alternative Name
Oxalic acid, cerium(3+)salt (3:2)
CAS Number
139-42-4
Formula
C6-Ce2-O12
Major Category
Metals
Cerous oxalate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Oxalic acid, cerium(3+)salt (3:2); Sedemesis; [Merck Index] Cerium oxalate; [Hawley]; Tris(oxalate(2-))dicerium; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Commercial product contains oxalates of cerium, lanthanum, and other elements; Nonahydrate: White to pink solid, insoluble in water, soluble in hot acids; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antiemetic; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Cerium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
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Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes

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