Oxalyl chloride
CAS Number79-37-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight126.93 g/mol
Oxalyl chloride
What is Oxalyl chloride?
Oxalyl chloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 79-37-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reactant involved in:
• Synthesis of N-heterocyclic ynones and ynediones, used to activate carboxylic acids1
• Chlorination and halogenation2
• Three-component [3+2] cycloadditions3
• Reactions with organostannanes4
• Synthesis of cyclopentenones5
• Carbonylations, used as a carbonyl synthon6
Specifications
Linear Formula
ClCOCOCl
Molecular Weight
126.93 g/mol
Grade
reagent grade
Assay/Purity
≥96.0% (AT)
Boiling Point
62-65 °C(lit.)
Density
1.5 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS06Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H314-H331-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Required PPE
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Melting Point
−10-−8 °C(lit.)
EC Number
201-200-2
WGK Germany
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