Methyl oxalyl chloride, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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
• Linear Formula: ClCOCO₂CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.4179 to 1.4199
• Quantity: 25 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

Product Identifier

• Methyl oxalyl chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only