Ferrous Oxalate (CAS 516-03-0)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

FERROUS OXALATE

Cat. NoKC.610020 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaC2FeO4 CAS516-03-0 Molecular Weight143.86 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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Ferrous oxalate is an odorless yellow solid. Insoluble in water and denser in water. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)

Used as a photographic developer (silver bromide-gelatin plates), glass tint (sunglasses and windshields), decorative glass colorant, and pigment (plastics, paints, and lacquers); [Merck Index]
Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
Photographic Processing [Category: Other]
Glass Manufacturing [Category: Industry]

Physical Description	Ferrous oxalate is an odorless yellow solid. Insoluble in water and denser in water. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	MP: DECOMP 190 °C /DIHYDRATE/
Density	2.3 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

IUPAC Name	iron(2+);oxalate
Molecular Formula	C2FeO4
Molecular Weight	143.86 g/mol
CAS	516-03-0
SMILES	C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].[Fe+2]
InChIKey	OWZIYWAUNZMLRT-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Catalog No	KC.610020
Pack sizes	500GM

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