Oxalyl Chloride CAS No. 79-37-8

Oxalyl Chloride 

CAS No.: 79-37-8 | EC No.: 201-200-2

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1. Chemical Identification

Property	Specification
IUPAC Name	Ethanedioyl dichloride
Molecular Formula	C₂Cl₂O₂
Molecular Weight	126.93 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless to yellow liquid
Density	1.50 g/mL at 20°C
Melting Point	-10 to -8°C
Boiling Point	63-64°C
Refractive Index	n<sup>20</sup><sub>D</sub> 1.429
Vapor Pressure	115 mmHg at 20°C

Synonyms:
Oxalic dichloride, Ethanedioyl chloride

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2. Key Applications

Chemical Synthesis

Pharmaceutical Intermediates:
✓ Production of active pharmaceutical ingredients
✓ Carboxylic acid activationAgrochemical Manufacturing:
✓ Pesticide synthesis
✓ Herbicide production

Industrial Processes

Dye Production: Key intermediate for colorantsPolymer Chemistry:
✓ Polyamide synthesis
✓ Liquid crystal production

Specialty Applications

Chemical luminescent agentsHigh-purity reagent for organic synthesis

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3. Product Advantages

✔ High Reactivity – Excellent acylating agent
✔ Versatile Intermediate – Multiple synthetic applications
✔ Process Efficiency – Enables clean reaction pathways

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4. Physical & Chemical Properties

Solubility:Reacts violently with waterMiscible with organic solvents (ether, THF)Stability:Moisture-sensitive – store under inert atmosphereDecomposes above 64°C

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5. Handling & Storage

Parameter	Requirement
Storage Temp	2-8°C (under nitrogen)
Packaging	25kg stainless steel drums
Shelf Life	12 months
Special Notes	Store away from moisture

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6. Safety Information

Danger!

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH330: Fatal if inhaledH335: May cause respiratory irritation

Protective Measures:

P260: Do not breathe vaporP280: Wear chemical-resistant gloves/face shieldP303+P361+P353: Skin contact wash procedure

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7. Quality Specifications

Purity: ≥98% (GC)Chloride Content: ≤0.1%Water Content: ≤0.05%

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