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Product: 534-17-8 Cesium Carbonate

Cesium Carbonate, milled grade, purity min. 99.9 %

Cs2CO3

CAS Number:  534-17-8 EC Number:  208-591-9 REACH Number:  01-2120089561-51-0000

Cesium carbonate is a versatile base in organic synthesis. The milled grade is e.g. used in heterogeneous reactions benefiting from a large surface area.

Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
IUPAC Name
dicesium;carbonate
Molecular Weight
325.82g/mol
Appearance
Solid
Color
White Colorless
Density
4.16 g/cm3 at 20 °C Method: OECD Test Guideline 109
Bulk Density
1,300 kg/m3
Solubility in Water
2,615 g/l at 15 °C
Additional Properties
Particle size distribution: x50 max. 20 μm x90 max. 50 μm

Applications

Cesium carbonate is a versatile base in organic synthesis. The milled grade is e.g. used in heterogeneous reactions benefiting from a large surface area.

Specifications

  • Li max. 5 ppm
  • Na max. 100 ppm
  • K max. 200 ppm
  • Rb max. 200 ppm
  • Ca max. 5 ppm
  • Mg max. 2 ppm
  • Ba max. 30 ppm
  • Sr max. 5 ppm

Handling Instructions

Handling in moist air should be avoided. Contact with skin and eyes or ingestion will cause serious caustic burns.

Storage Instructions

Because of its hygroscopicity cesium carbonate should be stored in tightly closed containers.

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