Cesium carbonate, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Catalyst in ethylene oxide polymerization, in coating spatter-free welding of steel in CO2, and in oxide cathodes

Cesium carbonate is the precursor for other cesium compounds. It acts as a base in sensitive organic reactions. Suzuki, Heck and Sonogashira synthesis are some of the important reactions involving cesium carbonate. It finds use in solar cells as it increases the power conversion efficiency of cells through the transfer of electrons. It is also used in the production of special optical glasses, petroleum catalytic additives, special ceramics, and in sulfuric acid industry. It is useful in the N-alkylation (of sulfonamides, beta-lactams, indoles, heterocycles, and several sensitive nitrogen compounds), carbamination of amines, carbonylation of alcohols, and aerobic oxidation of alcohols into carbonyl compounds without over oxidations.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 534-17-8
• Molecular Formula: CCs2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 325.82
• MDL Number: MFCD00010957
• InChI Key: FJDQFPXHSGXQBY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: cesium carbonate, dicesium carbonate, caesium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate, carbonic acid, dicesium salt, cs2co3, unii-qqi20a14p4, cesium carbonate cs2co3, carbonic acid, cesium salt 1:2, dicaesium 1+ ion carbonate
• PubChem CID: 10796
• SMILES: [Cs+].[Cs+].[O-]C([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 610°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• pH: 10 to 12
• Physical Form: Powder/Granules
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Beilstein: 4546405
• Merck Index: 14,2010
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water; Soluble in ethanol,dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide.
• IUPAC Name: dicesium;carbonate
• Formula Weight: 325.82
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.072
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cesium carbonate

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