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C6H10O4
146.14 g/mol
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DIETHYL OXALATE

CAS95-92-1EC202-464-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Solvent and chemical intermediate

Diethyl oxalate is an organic compound used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It is employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, plastics, dyes, and dyestuff intermediates, and also serves as a solvent for cellulose esters, ethers, resins, and lacquers.

Solvent for cellulose esters and ethersIntermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticalsIntermediate in the production of plastics and dyes

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H227
H315Causes skin irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

diethyl oxalate

InChIKey

WYACBZDAHNBPPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCOC(=O)C(=O)OCC

Synonyms (22)
  • 1,2-diethyl ethanedioate
  • Ceftriaxone Impurity 2
  • DIETHYL OXALATE
  • Diethyl ester of oxalic acid
  • Diethyl ethanedioate
  • Diethyl oxalate, 99+%
  • ETHYL OXOLATE
  • Ethyl oxalate
  • Ethyl oxalate (VAN)
  • Oxalic acid, diethyl ester
  • Oxalic ether
  • diethyl ethane-1,2-dioate