Methyl oxalyl chloride, 97%

Description

CAS: 5781-53-3 | C₃H₃ClO₃ | 122.51 g/mol

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Oxidation reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5781-53-3
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₃ClO₃
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.51
• MDL Number: MFCD00000705
• InChI Key: ZXUQEPZWVQIOJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl oxalyl chloride, methyl chloroglyoxylate, methyl chlorooxoacetate, chloroglyoxylic acid methyl ester, acetic acid, chlorooxo-, methyl ester, methyl chlorocarbonyl formate, methyloxalylchloride, methyl chloro oxo acetate, methylchlorooxoacetate, methyl 2-chloro-2-oxo-acetate
• PubChem CID: 79846
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-chloro-2-oxoacetate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(=O)Cl

• Density: 1.3300g/mL
• Boiling Point: 118°C to 120°C
• Flash Point: 46°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 96% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4179 to 1.4199
• Linear Formula: ClCOCO₂CH₃
• Quantity: 50 mL
• Beilstein: 02, 541
• Specific Gravity: 1.33
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: decomposes
• Formula Weight: 122.51
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl oxalyl chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Flammable liquid and vapor. Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,if pre
EINECSNumber	227-307-4

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only