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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
Molecular Formula
C2H2O4
Molecular Weight
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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