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Oxalic acid dihydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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.
Specifications
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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Oxalic acid dihydrate
- 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 : Ethanedioic acid, dihydrate
RUO – Research Use Only