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Oxalic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Oxalic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Ethanedioic acid;Oxalic acid anhydrous |
| Chinese name | 草酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 乙二酸;修酸;无水草酸 |
| Chemical category | Organic Acids |
| CAS No. | 144-62-7 |
| EINECS No. | 205-634-3 |
| Molecular formula | C2H2O4 |
| Molecular weight | 90.03 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; water ≤0.5%; sulfate ≤0.1%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, strong organic acid with reducing properties
Application scenarios
Rust removal, metal cleaning, textile bleaching, pharmaceutical intermediate, rare earth extraction