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METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE

Synonym(s):Methyl 2-chloro-2-oxoacetate;Methyl oxalyl chloride;Monomethyl oxalyl chloride;Methyl chloroglyoxalate;Chloroglyoxylic acid methyl ester

  • CAS NO.:5781-53-3
  • Empirical Formula: C3H3ClO3
  • Molecular Weight: 122.51
  • MDL number: MFCD00000705
  • EINECS: 227-307-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-17 21:30:02
METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE Structural

What is METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE?

Chemical properties

CLEAR LIQUID

The Uses of METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE

Methyl oxalyl chloride is used as a synthetic reagent. It serves as a reagent in the synthesis of fused coumarins, substituted isoxazoles and heterocycles. Further, it is used in intramolecular Wittig reactions, and iron-mediated cleavage of C-C bonds.

The Uses of METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE

Reactant involved in:

  • Regioselective synthesis of fused coumarins
  • Cyclization to form substituted isoxazoles and heterocycles
  • Intramolecular Wittig reactions
  • Silyl enol ether acylation
  • Iron-mediated cleavage of C-C bonds

Properties of METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE

Boiling point: 118-120 °C (lit.)
Density  1.332 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.419(lit.)
Flash point: 116 °F
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Odor Acrid
Water Solubility  Miscible with water.
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
BRN  1071541
Stability: Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference 5781-53-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Acetic acid, chlorooxo-, methyl ester (5781-53-3)

Safety information for METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for METHYL OXALYL CHLORIDE

InChIKey ZXUQEPZWVQIOJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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