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Oxalic acid dihydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A138660B
Description
Oxalic acid dihydrate acts as an analytical reagent, as a reducing agent for photographic films and as a mordant in dyeing process. It is used as a plating agent, a surface treating agent, a grinding agent, a precipitating agent in rare-earth mineral processing, a bleaching agent in textile and a purifying agent in pharmaceutical industry. It plays an important role in antibiotic medication like oxytetracycline and chloramphenicol. It finds application in water treatment plants to remove calcium waste water. It is also used as a buffer in chromatographic separation as well as bleach for wood, removing black stains caused by water penetration.
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.
ApplicationsOxalic acid dihydrate acts as an analytical reagent, as a reducing agent for photographic films and as a mordant in dyeing process. It is used as a plating agent, a surface treating agent, a grinding agent, a precipitating agent in rare-earth mineral processing, a bleaching agent in textile and a purifying agent in pharmaceutical industry. It plays an important role in antibiotic medication like oxytetracycline and chloramphenicol. It finds application in water treatment plants to remove calcium waste water. It is also used as a buffer in chromatographic separation as well as bleach for wood, removing black stains caused by water penetration.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, ether and glycerol. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with bases, acid chlorides and alkali metals.
Specifications
Oxalic acid dihydrate | |
101°C to 105°C | |
C2H6O6 | |
MFCD00149102 | |
3679436 | |
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GEVPUGOOGXGPIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
oxalic acid;dihydrate | |
61373 | |
98% | |
1000 g |
1.3 | |
6153-56-6 | |
HO2CCO2H·2H2O | |
UN3261 | |
14,6911 | |
Soluble in water,ethanol,ether and glycerol. Insoluble in chloroform. | |
C(=O)(C(=O)O)O.O.O | |
126.064 | |
126.07 (90.04 Anhydrous) | |
1.65 | |
Odorless |
Chemical Identifiers
6153-56-6 | |
126.064 | |
GEVPUGOOGXGPIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
61373 | |
C(=O)(C(=O)O)O.O.O |
C2H6O6 | |
MFCD00149102 | |
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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 : KI1600000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only