INTRODUCTION
Oxalyl chloride is a colorless liquid with pungent odor. The chloride is volatile and moisture sensitive. As a useful reagent employed in a variety of chemical syntheses, it finds applications in APIs, intermediates, and agrochemicals.
Manufacture
The acid chloride is produced by chlorination of oxalic acid by using phosphorous pentachloride.
| Synonyms | Ethanedioyl dichloride Oxalic acid dichloride |
| CAS no. | 79-37-8 |
| EINECS no. | 201-200-2 |
| Molecular formula | C2Cl2O2 |
| Molecular weight | 126.93 |
| Structure |  |
Pharmaceutical Applications
Oxalyl chloride is a KRM to produce the following APIs:
| Tivantinib | anti-cancer drug |
| Diclofenac | anti-inflammatory drug |
Agrochemicals Applications
The acid chloride is also a raw material in manufacture of many plant protection products such as:
| Chinomethionat |
| Triflumuron |
| Metsulfuron |
| Bensulfuron-Methyl |
| Pyrimidine-sulfuron |
Other Vital Applications
| as catalyst in production of ketones and aldehydes from alcohols |
| as chlorinating agent to make acid chlorides from acids |
| as a reagent to convert aromatic products into corresponding acids |
| in manufacture of dioxane tetra-ketone and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline-6-carbonyl chloride |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Purity by GC | % | Min 99.0 |
STORAGE
The product is stored at ambient temperature.
PACKING
250 kg UN approved steel drum
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