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Oxalic acid, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 04441018
Description
Oxalic acid is used as reducing agent for photographic films, as mordant in dyeing process, as bleaching agent for removal of rust through complex formation, and as grinding agent during polishing of marble. It is used in waste water treatment to remove calcium. The conjugate base of oxalic acid acts as a chelating agent for metal ions. It is used as a catalyst for esterifications in synthetic organic chemistry and as an analytical reagent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Oxalic acid | |
Anhydrous | |
144-62-7 | |
C2H2O4 | |
MFCD00002573 | |
385686 | |
ethanedioic acid, aktisal, aquisal, oxiric acid, oxalate, oxalsaeure, oxaalzuur, kyselina stavelova, acide oxalique, acido ossalico | |
MUBZPKHOEPUJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
oxalic acid | |
971 | |
90.04 | |
1.9 g/mL | |
Crystalline |
1.3 | |
∼185°C (decomposition) | |
White | |
HO2CCO2H | |
UN3261 | |
14,6911 | |
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in benzene and chloroform. | |
C(=O)(C(=O)O)O | |
90.034 | |
CHEBI:16995 | |
98% | |
50 g |
Chemical Identifiers
144-62-7 | |
90.034 | |
MUBZPKHOEPUJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
971 | |
oxalic acid |
C2H2O4 | |
MFCD00002573 | |
ethanedioic acid, aktisal, aquisal, oxiric acid, oxalate, oxalsaeure, oxaalzuur, kyselina stavelova, acide oxalique, acido ossalico | |
CHEBI:16995 | |
C(=O)(C(=O)O)O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H318-H302-H312
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
P260-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P314-P330-P363-P501c
H302+H312-H318-H373
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 205-634-3
RTECSNumber : RO2450000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only