CAS 553-90-2: Dimethyl oxalate

Description: Dimethyl oxalate is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H10O4, characterized by its ester functional groups. It appears as a colorless, viscous liquid with a slightly sweet odor. This compound is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. Dimethyl oxalate is primarily used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of various chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a methylating agent and is also utilized in the synthesis of oxalic acid derivatives. The compound is known for its relatively low toxicity, but it should still be handled with care due to potential irritant effects on the skin and eyes. Additionally, it can undergo hydrolysis in the presence of water, leading to the formation of oxalic acid and methanol. Overall, dimethyl oxalate is a versatile compound with applications in both industrial and laboratory settings.

Formula: C₄H₆O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O4/c1-7-3(5)4(6)8-2/h1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=LOMVENUNSWAXEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(OC)C(=O)OC

Synonyms:

• Dihydro-ibotenic acid
• Dimethyl Ethanedioate
• Dimethyloxalat
• Ethanedioic acid, 1,2-dimethyl ester
• Ethanedioic acid, dimethyl ester
• Methyl oxalate
• Nsc 9374
• Oxalate de dimethyle
• Oxalate, Dimethyl
• Oxalato De Dimetilo
• Oxalic acid dimethyl ester
• Tricholomic acid
• Dimethyl oxalate

Dimethyl oxalate, 99%

CAS: 553-90-2

Dimethyl oxalate is used as an alternate fuel in the direct oxidation fuel cell. It …

• Formula: C₄H₆O₄
• Purity: 99%
• Color and Shape: White, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
• Molecular weight: 118.09

Dimethyl oxalate

CAS: 553-90-2

• Molecular weight: 118.09g/mol

Dimethyl oxalate

CAS: 553-90-2

• Formula: C₄H₆O₄
• Molecular weight: 118.09

Dimethyl Ethanedioate

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• Formula: C4H6O4
• Purity: >98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 118.09

Dimethyl Oxalate

CAS: 553-90-2

• Formula: C₄H₆O₄
• Purity: >99.0%(GC)
• Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal
• Molecular weight: 118.09

Dimethyl oxalate, 99%

CAS: 553-90-2

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. …

• Formula: C₄H₆O₄
• Purity: 99%
• Color and Shape: Colorless to white, Crystalline solid
• Molecular weight: 118.09

Dimethyl Oxalate

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• Formula: C₄H₆O₄
• Molecular weight: 118.088

Dimethyloxalate

CAS: 553-90-2

• Purity: 99.0%
• Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline
• Molecular weight: 118.08799743652344

Dimethyl Oxalate

CAS: 553-90-2

• Formula: C₄H₆O₄
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 118.09

Dimethyl oxalate

CAS: 553-90-2

Dimethyl oxalate is a chemical with high resistance to oxidation. It has been shown to …

• Formula: C₄H₆O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 118.09 g/mol