Ethyl oxalyl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ethyl oxalyl chloride is used in the synthesis of 2-oxo-3-alkenoic esters and alpha-keto ester in good yield. It acts as a reactant in the preparation of oxyoxalamide derivatives as an epoxide hydrolase inhibitor.

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Applications
Ethyl oxalyl chloride is used in the synthesis of 2-oxo-3-alkenoic esters and alpha-keto ester in good yield. It acts as a reactant in the preparation of oxyoxalamide derivatives as an epoxide hydrolase inhibitor.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and alcohols.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4755-77-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H5ClO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.531
• MDL Number: MFCD00000706
• InChI Key: OWZFULPEVHKEKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl chlorooxoacetate, ethyl oxalyl chloride, ethyl chloroglyoxylate, ethoxalyl chloride, ethyl oxalyl monochloride, acetic acid, chlorooxo-, ethyl ester, oxalic acid monoethyl ester chloride, monoethyl oxaloyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, ethyl ester, ethyl chlorocarbonyl formate
• PubChem CID: 20884
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-chloro-2-oxoacetate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=O)Cl

• Density: 1.226
• Boiling Point: 134°C to 135°C
• Flash Point: 41°C (105°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.416
• Linear Formula: ClCOCO₂CH₂CH₃
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2920
• Beilstein: 506725
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 136.53
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl oxalyl chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H314-H318-H226-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	225-285-0
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only