Dimethyl oxalate, 99%

Name: Dimethyl oxalate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008766

About Dimethyl oxalate, 99%

Dimethyl oxalate (CAS 553-90-2) is an ester offered by Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 99% purity. Its molecular formula is C4H6O4 and its molecular weight is 118.09 g/mol. It is also known as Methyl oxalate or Oxalic acid dimethyl ester.

The material typically appears as white powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 53-57 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span molecular biology workflows, battery and energy materials, fuels and lubricants and oxidation reactions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and batteries and energy storage.

Available in 100 g, 500 g and 5 kg packs, Dimethyl oxalate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Molecular biology workflows
Battery & energy materials
Fuels & lubricants
Oxidation reactions

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethyl oxalate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008766
CAS Number	553-90-2
IUPAC name	dimethyl oxalate
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₄
Molecular weight	118.09 g/mol
Exact mass	118.0266
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29333990
InChIKey	LOMVENUNSWAXEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C(=O)OC
PubChem CID	11120

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Melting point	53-57 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	52.6 Å²
Synonyms	Methyl oxalate, Oxalic acid dimethyl ester, Ethanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, Ethanedioic acid, 1,2-dimethyl ester, Dimethyloxalate, Oxalic acid, dimethyl ester, dimethyl ethanedioate, dimethyl ethane-1,2-dioate, Dimethyl oxalate, ReagentPlus(R), 99%, Dimethyl oxalate, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethyl oxalate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethyl oxalate, 99% is 553-90-2. It is also known as Methyl oxalate, Oxalic acid dimethyl ester, Ethanedioic acid, dimethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethyl oxalate, 99%?

Dimethyl oxalate, 99% has the molecular formula C4H6O4 and a molecular weight of 118.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dimethyl oxalate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dimethyl oxalate, 99% can I order?

We supply Dimethyl oxalate, 99% in (99%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethyl oxalate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethyl oxalate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dimethyl oxalate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimethyl oxalate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.