Oxalacetic acid, 98%

Name: Oxalacetic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002679

About Oxalacetic acid, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Oxalacetic acid in Biochemistry grade, an enzyme / protein reagent registered under CAS number 328-42-7 with a typical assay of 98%. Formula C4H4O5, molecular weight 132.07 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-oxobutanedioic acid. Alternative names: 2-Oxosuccinic acid and Ketosuccinic acid.

The material typically appears as a white to off-white powder or crystalline powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include enzymatic assays, enzyme inhibition studies, protein research and fine chemical synthesis. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 1 g, 5 g, 100 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Enzymatic assays
Enzyme inhibition studies
Protein research
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Oxalacetic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002679
CAS Number	328-42-7
IUPAC name	2-oxobutanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₄O₅
Molecular weight	132.07 g/mol
Exact mass	132.0059
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29171190
InChIKey	KHPXUQMNIQBQEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	970

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline powder
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	91.7 Å²
UN number	UN 3261
Synonyms	2-Oxosuccinic acid, Ketosuccinic acid, Oxobutanedioic acid, oxaloacetic acid, oxaloacetate, Oxosuccinic acid, 2-Ketosuccinic acid, Butanedioic acid, oxo-, 2-oxo-butanedioic acid, keto-oxaloacetate, Acid, Oxalacetic, Acid, Oxaloacetic

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P337 + P317, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 328-42-7

Cell Culture

Oxalacetic acid, cell culture tested

CAS: 328-42-7
Formula: C₄H₄O₅
MW: 132.07 g/mol

VQ-046429

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Oxalacetic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Oxalacetic acid, 98% is 328-42-7. It is also known as 2-Oxosuccinic acid, Ketosuccinic acid, Oxobutanedioic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Oxalacetic acid, 98%?

Oxalacetic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C4H4O5 and a molecular weight of 132.07 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-oxobutanedioic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Oxalacetic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Oxalacetic acid, 98% in Biochemistry (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Oxalacetic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Oxalacetic acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Oxalacetic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Oxalacetic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 3261), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.