Dimethyl oxalate
Chemically colorless monoclinic crystal.
54 ℃, melting point, boiling point 163.5 ℃, relative density 1.1479 (54 ℃), the refractive index of 1.379 (82.1 ℃), flash point 75 ℃.
Soluble in alcohol and ether, dissolved in about 17 water and decomposed in hot water.
USES for organic synthesis.
It is used as an intermediary for vitamin B13 and can also be used as a plasticizer.
It is used mainly for pharmaceutical, pesticide, organic synthesis and also for plasticizer
It is used for the preparation of pure methanol and also for plasticizer
The method of production is obtained by the esterification of oxalic acid and methanol in the presence of sulphuric acid.
Category toxic
Toxic levels are highly toxic
Acute toxicity oral - rat LD50:500mg/kg
Flammable hazard properties are high in heat, open fire, and can work with oxidants
Storage and transportation characteristics.
Store with oxidizer and food additives
Extinguishing agent foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sandy soil
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54 ℃, melting point, boiling point 163.5 ℃, relative density 1.1479 (54 ℃), the refractive index of 1.379 (82.1 ℃), flash point 75 ℃.
Soluble in alcohol and ether, dissolved in about 17 water and decomposed in hot water.
USES for organic synthesis.
It is used as an intermediary for vitamin B13 and can also be used as a plasticizer.
It is used mainly for pharmaceutical, pesticide, organic synthesis and also for plasticizer
It is used for the preparation of pure methanol and also for plasticizer
The method of production is obtained by the esterification of oxalic acid and methanol in the presence of sulphuric acid.
Category toxic
Toxic levels are highly toxic
Acute toxicity oral - rat LD50:500mg/kg
Flammable hazard properties are high in heat, open fire, and can work with oxidants
Storage and transportation characteristics.
Store with oxidizer and food additives
Extinguishing agent foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sandy soil