Ammonium Oxalate is an inorganic compound with chemical formula (NH₄)₂C₂O₄. It is also called as diammonium oxalate or diammonium salt.

Ammonium Oxalate is an oxalate salt with ammonium. Ammonium Oxalate is a strong dicarboxylic acid. This compound consists of ammonium ions and oxalate ions in a ratio of 2:1.

Under standard conditions, it is a colourless to white salt. It is odourless and non-volatile in nature. It mixes slowly with water. It occurs naturally in many vegetables and plants.

Properties of Ammonium Oxalate

Chemical Formula : (NH₄)₂C₂O₄

Appearance : White solid

Molecular Weight : 124.1 g/mol

Density : 1.5 g/cm³ at 65.3° F

Melting Point : 70°C

Uses of Ammonium Oxalate

It is found in the body of vertebrates which is produced by metabolism of ascorbic acid or glyoxylic acid.

Ammonium oxalate exists in mineral form as Oxammite.

It is used as a reducing agent.

It is used as an analytical reagent.

To preserve blood outside the body, it is used as an anticoagulant.