Oxalic acid, 99%

Name: Oxalic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008561

About Oxalic acid, 99%

Oxalic acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 6153-56-6, specified at 99% purity. Formula C2H6O6, molecular weight 126.07 g/mol. The IUPAC name is oxalic acid. Dihydrate. Common synonyms include Ethanedioic acid and Oxalic acid dihydrate.

It is supplied as a white powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 104-106 °C and a density of 1.65 g/cm3 at 20 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for biological staining and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Oxalic acid in 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Biological staining
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Oxalic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008561
CAS Number	6153-56-6
IUPAC name	oxalic acid;dihydrate
Molecular formula	C₂H₆O₆
Molecular weight	126.07 g/mol
Exact mass	126.0164
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29171110
InChIKey	GEVPUGOOGXGPIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(=O)(C(=O)O)O.O.O
PubChem CID	61373

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	104-106 °C
Density	1.65 g/cm3 at 20 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 6
TPSA	76.6 Å²
UN number	UN 3261
Synonyms	Ethanedioic acid, Oxalic acid dihydrate, Ethanedioic acid, dihydrate, Oxalic acid, dihydrate, Oxalicaciddihydrate, oxalicacid dihydrate, dihydrate oxalic acid, oxalic acid di-hydrate, alpha oxalic acid dihydrate, Oxalic acid dihydrate, 97%, Oxalic acid--water (1/2), C2H6O6

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302+H312Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 6153-56-6

Oxalic acid, ≥99.5%

CAS: 6153-56-6
Formula: C₂H₆O₆
MW: 126.07 g/mol

VQ-008563

Oxalic acid, 0.01 mol/L (0.02N) solution

CAS: 6153-56-6
Formula: C₂H₆O₆
MW: 126.07 g/mol

VQ-003616

Oxalic acid, 0.05 mol/L (0.1N) solution

CAS: 6153-56-6
Formula: C₂H₆O₆
MW: 126.07 g/mol

VQ-003617

Oxalic acid, 0.1N volumetric standard solution

CAS: 6153-56-6
Formula: C₂H₆O₆
MW: 126.07 g/mol

VQ-000106

Oxalic acid, 0.5 mol/L (1N) solution

CAS: 6153-56-6
Formula: C₂H₆O₆
MW: 126.07 g/mol

VQ-003618

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Oxalic acid, GR 99.5%+

CAS: 6153-56-6
Formula: C₂H₆O₆
MW: 126.07 g/mol

VQ-008562

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Oxalic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Oxalic acid, 99% is 6153-56-6. It is also known as Ethanedioic acid, Oxalic acid dihydrate, Ethanedioic acid, dihydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Oxalic acid, 99%?

Oxalic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C2H6O6 and a molecular weight of 126.07 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Oxalic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply Oxalic acid, 99% in (99%) grade, in 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg, 1 mt packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Oxalic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Oxalic acid, 99% 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 Oxalic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Oxalic acid, 99% 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.