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ETHANEDIOIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2H2O4
formula, see observation
144-62-7
CAS number
DEF

Poisonous, transparent, colorless crystals melting at 187°C; soluble in water, alcohol, and ether [and] used as a chemical intermediate and a bleach, and in polishes and rust removers.

CONT

Organic acids contain carbon, and usually contain the group or radical COOH, called the carboxyl radical. Such acids are carboxylic acids. ... Dicarboxylic acids contain two carboxyl groups. The simplest is oxalic acid.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H2O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H2O4
formula, see observation
144-62-7
CAS number
CONT

Parmi les acides organiques, citons l'acide acétique [...] et l'acide oxalique [...]

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H2O4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H2O4
formula, see observation
144-62-7
CAS number
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