Oxalic Acid

C₂H₂O₄

IUPAC: Ethanedioic acid

CAS: 144-62-7

अवलोकन

Oxalic acid is the simplest dicarboxylic acid, found naturally in many plants including rhubarb and spinach. It is used as a rust remover and bleaching agent.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 2 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
26.7%
O
71.1%

उपयोग

  • Rust removal
  • Bleaching agent
  • Metal cleaning
  • Wood restoration

रोचक तथ्य

  • Rhubarb leaves are toxic due to their high oxalic acid content

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Can cause kidney stones

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(C(=O)O)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
90.03 g/mol
घनत्व
1.9000 g/cm³
गलनांक
189.5 °C
घुलनशीलता
143 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
89.9953
XLogP
-0.3
TPSA
74.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
71.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oxalic Acid?
Oxalic Acid (C₂H₂O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethanedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Oxalic Acid?
Oxalic Acid has a molar mass of 90.03 g/mol.
What state is Oxalic Acid at room temperature?
Oxalic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Oxalic Acid organic or inorganic?
Oxalic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Oxalic Acid?
Oxalic Acid (C₂H₂O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).