Title: Cerous Oxalate
CAS Registry Number: 139-42-4
Additional Names: Sedemesis
Molecular Formula: C6Ce2O12
Molecular Weight: 544.29
Percent Composition: C 13.24%, Ce 51.49%, O 35.27%
Line Formula: Ce2(C2O4)3
Literature References: Prepn from Ce(NO3)3.6H2O and oxalic acid: Wylie, J. Chem. Soc. 1947, 1687. The article of commerce contains variable amounts of the oxalates of cerium, lanthanum, and other associated elements.
Derivative Type: Nonahydrate
Properties: White or slightly pink, tasteless powder. Practically insol in water; sol in hot, moderately dil H2SO4 or HCl.
Therap-Cat: Antiemetic. |