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CAS: 553-90-2
Molecular Formula: C4H6O4
Molecular Weight: 118.09
EINECS: 209-053-6
Storage Period: 2 years
Synonyms: OXALIC ACID METHYL ESTER; OXALIC ACID BIS-METHYL ESTER; OXALIC ACID DIMETHYL ESTER; CH3OCOCOOCH3; Dimethyl ester of oxalic acid; Ethanedioc acid dimethyl ester; Ethanedioicacid,dimethylester; Ethanedioicaciddimethylester
Dimethyl oxalate CAS 553-90-2 is a colorless monoclinic crystalline or white powder organic compound, slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. The ester functional group of dimethyl oxalate molecule is active and can undergo hydrolysis, alcoholysis, ammonolysis and other reactions. Under acidic or alkaline conditions, oxalic acid and methanol are hydrolyzed. It reacts with alcohol to form dioxalate and methanol. Reacts with ammonia to form oxamide and methanol.
| Test items | Standard |
| Fusing point | 50-54 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 163.5 °C (lit.) |
| PH | 1 (60g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Density | 1.148 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Appearance | white powder |
Dimethyl oxalate has the following uses:
Ethylene glycol production: Ethylene glycol can be produced by catalytic hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate, which is one of its most important uses. Ethylene glycol is an important organic chemical raw material, widely used in polyester fiber, polyester resin, antifreeze, lubricant and other fields.
Synthesis of other organic compounds: As an organic synthesis intermediate, it can be used to synthesize a variety of organic compounds, such as diphenyl oxalate, oxamide, etc. Diphenyl oxalate is an important raw material for the production of polycarbonate, oxalamide can be used in the production of medicine, pesticides and so on.
Spice industry: Used as a spice fixative in the spice industry, it can make the aroma of spices more stable, extend the retention time, and help to improve the quality and use effect of spices.
Solvent: can be used as an organic solvent, used to dissolve some organic compounds. In the paint, ink and other industries, it can be used as a solvent or co-solvent to help dissolve resins, pigments and other components, improve the performance of paint and ink, such as leveling, drying, etc.
Fuel additive: dimethyl oxalate can be used as a fuel additive, which can improve the combustion performance of fuel, improve the efficiency of fuel, and reduce the emission of pollutants.
Electronics industry: In the electronics industry, dimethyl oxalate can be used to prepare electronic chemicals, such as electronic grade ethylene glycol, etc. These products can be used in semiconductor manufacturing, electronic component cleaning and other fields.
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