Cesium carbonate, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cesium carbonate is widely utilized as a 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 the 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 polymeric by products.

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
• Physical Form: Powder/Granules
• Quantity: 10 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (Metal basis)
• Beilstein: 4546405
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol,dimethylformamide,dimethyl sulfoxide and methylpyrrolidone.
• IUPAC Name: dicaesium(1+) carbonate
• Formula Weight: 325.82
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 4.072 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Cesium carbonate

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