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Oxalic Acid

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Definition: A strong dicarboxylic acid occurring in many plants and vegetables. It is produced in the body by metabolism of glyoxylic acid or ascorbic acid. It is not metabolized but excreted in the urine. It is used as an analytical reagent and general reducing agent.     
Pharmacological Action Reducing Agents
Examples Oxalates 		Other names Acid, Oxalic
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
BisBlock  0   *Oxalic Acid. J Dent Res 2005 Aug;84(8):730-5
SuperSeal  0   *Oxalic Acid. J Adhes Dent 2002 Fall;4(3):211-21

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