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Oxalic Acid

Product Information

CAS Number

6153-56-6

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Other Names

Oxalic acid Solution
Ethanedioic acid, dihydrate

Oxalic Acid

About Oxalic Acid

Oxalic acid (C₂H₂O₄) is an organic compound that occurs naturally in many plants. It is a dicarboxylic acid, meaning it contains two carboxyl groups, and is highly effective as a chelating agent.

Form: It usually comes in the form of colorless crystals or a white crystalline powder, which is soluble in water.

Common use-cases: Oxalic acid is commonly used in cleaning and bleaching processes, particularly for removing rust and stains from metal surfaces, stone, and wood. In manufacturing, it’s utilized in the production of certain pharmaceuticals and in textile treatments. In agriculture, it can be used in bee-keeping to combat varroa mites.

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