Characteristic

Cesium Formate is a cesium salt produced from pollucite ore or synthesized by the reaction of cesium hydroxide and formic acid.

Formula: CsOOCH•xH₂O

Formula weight: 177.92g/mol(anhy)

Appearance:White powder, crystals, or chunks

Sensitivity: Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Soluble in water.

Application

It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals. It is a catalytic agent; Petrochemical additive and also used in organic synthesis.