Description

Oxalic Acid is a versatile and powerful dicarboxylic acid widely utilized across numerous industrial sectors. Its efficacy as a chelating agent, reducing agent, and cleaning agent makes it indispensable for processes requiring precise chemical control. Key industries that rely on this compound include pharmaceuticals, textiles, metal treatment, and specialty chemical synthesis, where it is valued for its consistent performance and purity.

Application

• Metal Cleaning & Surface Treatment: Used for rust removal, polishing, and as a pickling agent for steel and other metals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key starting material or catalyst in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a bleaching agent, mordant, and cleaning agent for natural fibers and hides.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor and reagent in the production of fine chemicals, dyes, and catalysts.
• Water Treatment & Chelation: Functions as a sequestering agent to control water hardness and remove metal ions from industrial water systems.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry for standardizations and as a component in buffer solutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxalic Acid
CAS No.	1523571-88-1
Molecular Formula	C₂H₂O₄
Molecular Weight	90.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanedioic Acid; Dicarboxylic Acid; Wood Bleach; Acid of Sugar; Oxalic Acid Dihydrate; Aktisal; Aquisal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oxalic Acid is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet or exceed industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes for your verification and regulatory compliance.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizers, and moisture. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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