Oxalic Acid
CAS No.: 144-62-7

Structural formula:
Molecular formula: C2H2O4 2H2O
Molecular weight: 126.07

Physiochemical properties:
Colorless transparent crystal, melting point: 101 C. Easily soluble in ethanol, soluble in water, slightly soluble in aether, insoluble in benzene or chloroform, toxic and corrosive.

Uses:
Metallurgy industry: As precipitating and resolving agent for rare earth metal, etc.
Organic Synthesis: For 2133 rein, ures form aldehyde powder etc.
Light industry: Polishing of DA LI stone, removing rust bleaching products of leather, wood and aluminium etc.
Printing Industry: Dyeing agent
Medicine Industry: For making tetracydine, HCl etc.
Others: As laboratory agent, solvents activato and basic materials for chemical industry.