viralfrog Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Hi, I would like to ask for some advice how to dilute squaric acid (C4H2O4) from a 98% to a 2% solution. To be precise my question is what can I use as an ingredient to dilute it down without it separating once constituted? For example I have tried mixing it with coconut oil, but it seems to separate from it.
chenbeier Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) The acid has good soloubility in water. About 20 g/l at 20°C. But in oil it is almost not solouble. I dont know what is the problem. To dilute a solution from 98% to 2% is normal calculation method like cross rule and percentage calculation. To mix it with oils you need surfactants like soap. Edited October 7, 2020 by chenbeier
Bufofrog Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Safety note: Pour acid into water like you oughta! Do not pour water into acid.
chenbeier Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Nobody said to pour water into the acid. But this rule is so far only valid for sulfuric acid. Other acids don't develop so much heat.
John Cuthber Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bufofrog said: Safety note: Pour acid into water like you oughta! Do not pour water into acid. Not usually important with organic acids.
Bufofrog Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, John Cuthber said: Not usually important with organic acids. OK, I didn't know (or possibly remember) that. Thanks for the info.
hypervalent_iodine Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 What are you planning to use squaric acid for?
viralfrog Posted October 8, 2020 Author Posted October 8, 2020 10 hours ago, chenbeier said: The acid has good soloubility in water. About 20 g/l at 20°C. But in oil it is almost not solouble. I dont know what is the problem. To dilute a solution from 98% to 2% is normal calculation method like cross rule and percentage calculation. To mix it with oils you need surfactants like soap. Thanks for the reply. Calculations are not a problem. I forgot to mention I want to make it into a topical solution that can be applied onto the skin. Therefore water is not suitable, as it needs to have a thicker structure and the solution must contain non-toxic ingredients.
hypervalent_iodine Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 ! Moderator Note Unfortunately, we are not in the business with helping with such questions. I also do not believe that squaric acid itself has any medical benefits, so it is not clear what this would achieve.
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