Chemical Name: Dimethyl oxalate
CAS No.: 553-90-2
Appearance: White crystal
Packaging: Bag, 25 kg
Purity: ≥ 99.5% / 99.9%
Dimethyl Oxalate CAS 553-90-2
Description
Dimethyl oxalate Quick Details
Chemical Name: Dimethyl oxalate
Synonyms: Ethanedioic acid dimethyl ester; DMO
CAS No.: 553-90-2
Molecular Formula: C4H6O4
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight: 118.09
EINECS: 209-053-6
Appearance: White crystal
Purity: ≥ 99.5% / 99.9%
Dimethyl oxalate Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Assay | 99% min |
| Acidity | 0.5 max |
| Water | 0.2% max |
| Melting point | 53.0 – 55.0°C |
| Boiling point | 163.0 – 165.0°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash point | 75°C |
Use of Dimethyl oxalate
Fine Organic Synthesis and Pharmaceutical/Agrochemical Intermediates:
- Pharmaceutical synthesis: Used in the synthesis of drugs such as sulfonamides and Vitamin B13.
- Agrochemical synthesis: Serves as a building block for the production of high-efficiency, low-toxicity pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
Specialty solvents and polymer modifiers: Used as high-boiling-point solvents, plasticizers, and dehydrating agents in the production of plastics, paints, and specialty resins.
Dimethyl oxalate Packaging and Shipping
Bag, 25 kg
Dimethyl oxalate Storage
Must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated dedicated chemical warehouse.
Keep away from heat sources and open flames; suggested storage temperatures should not exceed 30°C.
Keep containers hermetically sealed and sheltered from atmospheric moisture.
Avoid contact oxidation material.