Formic acid, cesiumsalt (1:1) (3495-36-1)

The IUPAC name of Cesium formate is Cesium formic acid. With the CAS registry number 3495-36-1, it is also named as Formic acid, cesium salt. The product's category is metallorganics and it is hygroscopic. In addition, it is granular solid, which should be stored in closed, dark, ventilated and dry place at ambient temperature. Its molecular formula is CHCsO₂ and molecular weight is 177.92.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 222-492-8; (2)H-Bond Donor: 1; (3)H-Bond Acceptor: 2; (4)Rotatable Bond Count: 0; (5)Exact Mass: 178.910926; (6)MonoIsotopic Mass: 178.910926; (7)Topological Polar Surface Area: 37.3; (8)Heavy Atom Count: 4; (9)Formal Charge: 1; (10)Complexity: 10.3; (11)Melting Point: 50 °C; (12)Boiling Point: 100.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (13)Flash Point: 29.9 °C.

Uses of Cesium formate: it can reacts with 3-Epi-3-trifluoromethanesulfonyl-altholactone to get 3-Formyloxy-altholactone.



This reaction needs Dimethylformamide at temperature of 20 °C. The reaction time is 4 hours. The yield is 60 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: Cesium formate is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.When you use it, please wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection to avoid contact with skin and eyes, and do not breathe dust. Moreover, in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
SMILES:[Cs]OC=O
InChI:InChI=1/CH2O2.Cs/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);/q;+1/p-1/rCHCsO2/c2-4-1-3/h1H
InChIKey:ATZQZZAXOPPAAQ-SQJYZGIVAT
Std. InChI:InChI=1S/CH2O2.Cs/c2-1-3;/h1H,(H,2,3);/q;+1/p-1
Std. InChIKey:ATZQZZAXOPPAAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M