Oxalic Acid
TL;DR: Oxalic Acid (CAS 144-62-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H2O4 and molecular weight 89.99531 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
oxalic acid
Also Known As: oxalic acid, ethanedioic acid, Aktisal, Aquisal, oxalate
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 89.99531 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 74.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 89.99531 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 71.0 |
| Melting Point | 372 °F (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 1.9 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 75 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(=O)(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | MUBZPKHOEPUJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Oxalic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Oxalic Acid (CAS 144-62-7) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C2H2O4 and a molecular weight of 90 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.9 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 50 to 100 mg/mL at 75 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include oxalic acid and ethanedioic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of Oxalic Acid
Property Insights of Oxalic Acid
The XLogP value of -0.3 indicates that Oxalic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 74.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Oxalic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Oxalic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Oxalic Acid?
The CAS number of Oxalic Acid is 144-62-7.
What is the molecular formula of Oxalic Acid?
The molecular formula of Oxalic Acid is C2H2O4.
What is the molecular weight of Oxalic Acid?
The molecular weight of Oxalic Acid is 89.99531 g/mol.
What are the applications of Oxalic Acid?
Oxalic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Oxalic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Oxalic Acid?
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