A colorless crystalline solid that dissolves in water to give colorless solutions.
Other Known Names: ethanedioic acid
Molecular Formula: C2H2O4
Applications: metal cleaner, radiator cleanser, leather tanning
Molar Mass: 90.03 g/mol (anhydrous); 126.07 g/mol (dihydrate)
Appearance: White Crystals
Density: 1.90 g/cm3 (anhydrous); 1.653g/cm3 (dihydrate)
Melting Point: 189-191°C