I know this is a powerful reducer, but I wonder where I can find info on it's best use. Any thoughts?

quote:Originally posted by Follylover:

I know this is a powerful reducer, but I wonder where I can find info on it's best use. Any thoughts?

FollyLover thats some bad shit hey

Oxalic acid is a strong acid, and is irritating to tissue all by itself. Extremely high doses are fatal. Oxalates, on the other hand, form tiny little insoluble crystals with sharp edges, which are also irritating to tissue. So, high levels of oxalic acid/oxalates in the diet lead to irritation of the digestive system, and particularly of the stomach and kidneys. They may also contribute to the formation of kidney stones (the most common form of kidney stone is composed of calcium oxalate).

So using it in a reaction would not be good? One is required to use many things that are not benefitial by themselves in organic. Is it possible to use this in reduction, and where can I look for what it will reduce?