Description
Oxalic Acid (C₂H₂O₄) is a colorless, crystalline organic compound widely used in industrial, laboratory, and household applications. It occurs naturally in plants such as spinach, rhubarb, and beetroot. Known for its strong acidic properties, it is commonly used as a cleaning agent, rust remover, bleaching agent, and reducing agent in chemical processes. Oxalic acid is also utilized in textile, leather, and pharmaceutical industries.
Specification
- Product Name: Oxalic Acid
- Chemical Formula: C₂H₂O₄ · 2H₂O (Dihydrate)
- Molecular Weight: 126.07 g/mol (Dihydrate)
- Appearance: Colorless crystalline solid / white powder
- Purity: ≥ 99% (Industrial / Laboratory Grade)
- Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether
- Density: 1.65 g/cm³ (Dihydrate)
- Melting Point: 101 – 102 °C (Dihydrate)
- Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
- pH (1% solution): ~1.3
- Applications: Cleaning, bleaching, rust removal, textile & leather processing, pharmaceutical intermediate