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Potassium oxalate monohydrate (CAS 6487-48-5)

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Alternate Names:
Ethanedioic acid; Oxalic acid potassium salt
Application:
Potassium oxalate monohydrate is a useful chelator
CAS Number:
6487-48-5
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
184.23
Molecular Formula:
C2O4K2•H2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Potassium oxalate monohydrate is a compound that finds application in various analytical chemistry procedures. It is frequently employed as a standard for the calibration of equipment used in the determination of calcium concentrations in complex samples. In addition, Potassium oxalate monohydrate is used as a reagent in the purification processes of certain compounds through the formation of insoluble oxalate complexes. Researchers also utilize this compound in studies focusing on the crystallization process, as it can act as a model system for understanding the formation of kidney stones, which are primarily composed of calcium oxalate. Furthermore, its role in plant physiology research is notable, where Potassium oxalate monohydrate is used to investigate the mechanisms of oxalate metabolism and its impact on plant growth and development. The compound is also of interest in environmental chemistry, where it is studied in relation to the biogeochemical cycling of oxalate and its interactions with metal ions in natural waters.


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Potassium oxalate monohydrate, 500 g

sc-203358
500 g
$90.00

Potassium oxalate monohydrate, 2.5 kg

sc-203358A
2.5 kg
$300.00