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Oxalic acid, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Oxalic acid is used as reducing agent for photographic films, as mordant in dyeing process, as bleaching agent for removal of rust through complex formation, and as grinding agent during polishing of marble. It is used in waste water treatment to remove calcium. The conjugate base of oxalic acid acts as a chelating agent for metal ions. It is used as a catalyst for esterifications in synthetic organic chemistry and as an analytical reagent.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| pH | 1.3 |
| Melting Point | ∼185°C (decomposition) |
| Color | White |
| Linear Formula | HO2CCO2H |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| Beilstein | 385686 |
| Merck Index | 14,6911 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. Insoluble in benzene and chloroform. |
| Formula Weight | 90.04 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Oxalic acid, anhydrous
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Oxalic acid
RUO – Research Use Only