Tin oxalate
Tin(II) oxalate is an inorganic compound, a salt of tin and oxalic acid with the chemical formula . The compound looks like colorless crystals, does not dissolve in water, and forms crystalline hydrates. Synthesis. Effect of oxalic acid solution on tin(II) oxide : Tin(II) oxalate can alco be obtained by using tin(II) chloride and oxalic acid. Properties. Tin (II) oxalate forms colorless crystals. Insoluble in water and acetone. Soluble in dilute HCl, methanol, and petroleum ether. Forms crystal hydrates of the composition SnCO•"n" HO, where n = 1 and 2. Decomposes on heating: