Oxalic Acid – Strong Organic Acid and Cleaning Agent

🧪 CAS Number: 144-62-7

🌟 Product Description

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in plants, known for its strong reducing properties. It appears as white crystalline solid and dissolves easily in water. It is widely used in metal cleaning, rust removal, bleaching, and chemical industries. As a reliable chelating agent, it binds calcium, iron, and other metal ions.

🏭 Applications

⚙️ Rust and metal cleaning

👕 Textile and leather bleaching

📄 Paper industry bleaching

💧 Water treatment applications

⚗️ Intermediate in chemical industry

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline solid

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: C2H2O4

Molecular Weight: 90.03 g/mol

Density: ~1.65 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~189 °C (decomposes)

Solubility: Highly soluble in water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Oxalic acid is irritating to skin and eyes. Use protective gloves and goggles. Store in a dry, cool area away from children and avoid storage in metal containers.

🔑 Keywords

oxalic acid, CAS 144-62-7, organic acid, rust remover, bleaching agent, chelating agent

📛 Other Names

Ethanedioic Acid, Sugar Acid