what are oxlyates and why are they bad for you??

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what are oxlyates and why are they bad for you??

found in rhubbarb leaves and some herbs

2006-10-25 10:27:45 · 2 answers · asked by dennis l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Oxalic acid, nowadays called ethanedioic acid, is found in rhubarb leaves, is toxic, and has the formula (COOH)2. Oxalates, or ethandioates, are salts of this acid and are also toxic.
Rhubarb stems are quite safe to eat, unlike the leaves!

2006-10-29 07:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Oxalate. An ester of oxalic acid. Leads to kidney failure.

2006-10-25 11:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋