Dimethyl oxalate
CAS Number553-90-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight118.09 g/mol
Dimethyl oxalate
What is Dimethyl oxalate?
Dimethyl oxalate is a chemical compound with CAS number 553-90-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Dimethyl oxalate (DMO) was used as alternate fuel in direct oxidation fuel cell1. DMO was used to study the IR spectra of DMO isolated in noble gas low-temperature matrices2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3OCOCOOCH3
Molecular Weight
118.09 g/mol
Grade
ReagentPlus®
Assay/Purity
99%
Boiling Point
163.5 °C(lit.)
Density
1.148 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
ethanol: soluble50 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319
Precautionary Statements
P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
50-54 °C(lit.)
EC Number
209-053-6
WGK Germany
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