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Oxalic Acid is a colorless, crystalline organic compound, commonly found in plants and used in various industrial applications, including cleaning, bleaching, and as a chemical intermediate.
- Cleaning: Used as a cleaning agent to remove rust and mineral stains.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of various chemicals, including synthetic dyes and textiles.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in medicine to treat kidney stones and as a reagent in drug formulations.
- Agriculture: Used as a pesticide and in the treatment of plant diseases.
Appearance
Colorless crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
C2H2O4
Molecular Weight
90.03 g/mol
Melting Point
189 °C (decomposes)
Density
1.65 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions but reacts with strong oxidizing agents
IUPAC Name
oxalic acid
Summenformel
C2H2O4
Molekulargewicht
90.03 g/mol
SMILES
C(=O)(C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
MUBZPKHOEPUJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
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