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Oxalic acid dihydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11481538
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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.

Applications
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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 6153-56-6
Molecular Formula C2H6O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 126.064
MDL Number MFCD00149102
InChI Key GEVPUGOOGXGPIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym oxalic acid dihydrate, ethanedioic acid, dihydrate, unii-0k2l2ij59o, ethanedioic acid dihydrate, oxalic acid, dihydrate, oxalicacid dihydrate, dihydrate oxalic acid, oxalic acid di-hydrate, pubchem17416, acmc-209mtm
PubChem CID 61373
IUPAC Name oxalic acid;dihydrate
SMILES C(=O)(C(=O)O)O.O.O

Specifications

pH 1.3
Melting Point 101°C to 105°C
Linear Formula HO2CCO2H·2H2O
UN Number UN3261
Beilstein 3679436
Merck Index 14,6911
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ethanol,ether and glycerol. Insoluble in chloroform.
Formula Weight 126.07 (90.04 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 98%
Density 1.65
Quantity 250 g
Odor Odorless
Chemical Name or Material Oxalic acid dihydrate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Oxalic acid dihydrate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethanedioic acid, dihydrate

RUO – Research Use Only

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