CAS Number: 144‑62‑7
Synonyms: Oxalic acid; Ethanedioic acid; Oxalic acid anhydrous
Chemical Formula:C₂H₂O₄
Molecular Weight:90.03 g/mol
Product Introduction
A colorless, odorless crystalline powder or granules (≥99%, technical/analytical grade). Oxalic acid is a strong dicarboxylic acid and reducing agent, widely used in cleaning, rust removal, bleaching, metal chelation, and as a precursor in pharmaceuticals and lab reagents.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder (anhydrous) |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Density @ 20 °C | ~1.90 g/cm³ |
| Melting/Decomposition | ~189–190 °C (decomposes) |
| Solubility in Water | ~108 g/L @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C | <0.01 mm Hg |
| Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) | — |
| pKₐ₁ / pKₐ₂ | ~1.25 / ~4.0 |