Description

Oxalic Acid is a versatile and powerful dicarboxylic acid widely used across multiple industrial sectors. Its strong chelating and reducing properties make it an essential processing agent for cleaning, purification, and synthesis applications. Key industries that rely on this compound include pharmaceuticals, textiles, metal finishing, and chemical manufacturing, where it serves as a critical reagent and intermediate.

Application

• Metal Cleaning & Surface Treatment: Effective as a rust remover, polishing agent, and cleaner for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precipitating agent and intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a bleaching agent, mordant, and cleaning chemical for natural fibers and hides.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor and raw material for producing oxalates, formic acid, and other specialty chemicals.
• Water Treatment & Purification: Utilized for precipitating calcium and other metal ions from industrial water systems.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry for standardization and as a primary standard in titrations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxalic Acid
CAS No.	1523541-98-1
Molecular Formula	C₂H₂O₄
Molecular Weight	90.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanedioic Acid; Dicarboxylic Acid; Wood Bleach; Acid of Sugar; Hydrogen Oxalate; Oxiric Acid; Dihydrate; Anhydrous Oxalic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oxalic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to meet or exceed standard industry specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.