Diethyl oxalate
[CAS 95-92-1]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Carboxylic compounds and derivatives >> Carboxylic esters and their derivatives
• Name: Diethyl oxalate
• Synonyms: Ethanedioic acid diethyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 146.14
• CAS Registry Number: 95-92-1
• EC Number: 202-464-1

Properties

• Density: 1.076
• Melting point: -41 °C
• Boiling point: 185 °C
• Refractive index: 1.4085-1.4105
• Flash point: 76 °C
• Water solubility: MAY DECOMPOSE

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS07 Warning
• Risk Statements: H302-H319
• Safety Statements: S23

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314

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