Oxalic Acid

C₂H₂O₄

IUPAC: Ethanedioic acid

CAS: 144-62-7

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 2 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

원소 구성

C
26.7%
O
71.1%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

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

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
90.03 g/mol
밀도
1.9000 g/cm³
녹는점
189.5 °C
용해도
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).