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Oxalacetic acid, 98+%
Description
Oxaloacetic acid is a substrate for malate dehydrogenase and oxaloacetate decarboxylase. It is an inhibitor of succinic dehydrogenase. It is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and glucogenesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 161°C (decomposition) |
Flash Point | 88°C (190°F) |
Assay Percent Range | >98% |
Quantity | 2 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 1705475 |
Merck Index | 14,6909 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (0.1g/ml),ether,ethanol,acetone,and acetone ethyl acetate. |
Formula Weight | 132.07 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling

- Oxalacetic acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Oxalacetic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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