Cs2C2H3O2, also known as Acetate Cesium, is a white, odorless, tasteless solid. It is a salt of acetic acid. In English, it is also referred to as Cesium Acetate.
Cs2C2H3O2 consists of 2 Cesium (Cs) atoms, 2 Carbon (C) atoms, 3 Hydrogen (H) atoms, and 2 Oxygen (O) atoms. The molar mass of this compound is 281.81 g/mol. Its molecular structure includes two Cesium Cs+ ions and one Acetate C2H3O2- ion.
Looking at its properties, Cs2C2H3O2 has a melting point of approximately 300 degrees Celsius and its boiling point is undefined. It is completely soluble in water and ethanol, forming a neutral pH solution. In chemistry, Cs2C2H3O2 is often used as a catalyst in chemical reactions such as reactions with metals, acids, and non-metals to produce other substances.
For example, Cs2C2H3O2 can react with HCl to produce CsCl and CH3COOH. It can also react with Fe to produce Fe(C2H3O2)2 and Cs2.
In the laboratory, Cs2C2H3O2 can be synthesized from the reaction of Cesium hydroxide (CsOH) with acetic acid. On an industrial scale, it is produced by electrolysing a solution of Cesium chloride (CsCl) in acetic acid.