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Cesium acetate, 99.998% (metals basis)
Description
Cesium acetate is used in organic synthesis especially in the Perkin reaction to prepare unsaturated cinnamic-type acids. It is used in petroleum drilling fluids as an alternative to cesium formate. In organometallic chemistry, it is an additive for metal-ctalyzed coupling reactions. It is also used in the inversion of stereo chemistry of secondary alcohols.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 194°C |
| Physical Form | Lump/Powder |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and dimethyl sulfoxide. |
| Formula Weight | 191.95 |
| Percent Purity | 99.998% |
| Odor | Weak |
| Assay | (metals basis) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Cesium acetate |
Safety and Handling
- Cesium acetate
- Warning
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
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