Oxalyl chloride
Also known as: Oxalyl dichloride, Ethanedioyl dichloride, Oxalic acid chloride, Oxalic acid dichloride, Oxalic chloride, Oxaloyl chloride, Oxalic dichloride, oxalicdichloride
Oxalyl chloride (CAS 79-37-8) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2Cl2O2 and a molecular weight of 126.926 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −10-−8 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 63.5±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 4.5±19.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, H332 — Harmful if inhaled and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79-37-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1327421-0
- Molecular Formula
- C2Cl2O2
- Molecular Weight
- 126.926 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −10-−8 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 63.5±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 4.5±19.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 125.927536 |
| PSA | 34.14000 |
| LogP | 1.08 |
| Additional Property | 4.4 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 170.7±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.449 |
| Additional Property | reacts |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
- H373 — May cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2942000000 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Oxalyl chloride?
The CAS number of Oxalyl chloride is 79-37-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Oxalyl chloride?
Oxalyl chloride has molecular formula C2Cl2O2 and molecular weight 126.926 g/mol.
Is Oxalyl chloride hazardous?
Oxalyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H332 — Harmful if inhaled; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Oxalyl chloride?
For Oxalyl chloride, Upstream Products: Oxalic acid, 2-Amino-4-fluorobenzoic acid, Diethyl oxalate; Downstream Products: 6-Methoxyindoline-2,3-dione, 4-Methoxyindoline-2,3-dione, 2-(5-Fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanol.
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