Oxalic acid dihydrate

CAS: 6153-56-6

Ref. 3D-FO35064

Product Information

• Name: Oxalic acid dihydrate
• Synonyms: Oxaliplatin related compound A
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Oxalic acid dihydrate is an organic compound with the molecular formula of (C2H2O4)2. It has a molecular weight of 226.07 g/mol and a melting point of 173°C. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl groups and the fatty acid chains creates an oxalic acid molecule that is able to exist in two different structures, alpha and beta. Alpha oxalic acid molecules have a particle phase transition temperature of -10°C, while beta oxalic acid molecules have a particle phase transition temperature of 30°C. Oxalic acid dihydrate is soluble in n-dimethylformamide (DMF) and hydrochloric acid (HCl). br>br> Oxalic acid dihydrate is used as an additive in metal-working fluids, which are used during machining processes to prevent corrosion. It also acts as a catalyst for transfer reactions between phosphorus pentoxide

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 126.07 g/mol
• Formula: C₂H₂O₄•(H₂O)₂
• Purity: Min. 95%