Oxalic Acid

• CAT Number: R053970
• CAS Number: 144-62-7
• Molecular Formula: C2H2O4
• Molecular Weight: 90.034
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ethanedioic Acid; Aktisal; Aquisal; DeerClean; NSC 132055; NSC 151956; NSC 62774; NSC 76990; Ultraplast Activate S 52
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20 ℃
• IUPAC Name: oxalic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H2O4/c3-1(4)2(5)6/h(H,3,4)(H,5,6)
• InChIKey: MUBZPKHOEPUJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(=O)O)O

Oxalic acid is a simple organic compound with the chemical formula H2C2O4. It is found in various plants, particularly in foods like spinach, rhubarb, and beets. Oxalic acid is also produced industrially for use in cleaning agents, metal polishing, and textile processing. It forms insoluble salts with many metal ions, which can lead to kidney stones in humans if consumed in excessive amounts. Despite its potential health risks, oxalic acid has diverse industrial applications due to its strong acidity and chelating properties.