Methyl oxalyl chloride is used as a synthetic reagent. It serves as a reagent in the synthesis of fused coumarins, substituted isoxazoles and heterocycles. Further, it is used in intramolecular Wittig reactions, and iron-mediated cleavage of C-C bonds.
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Applications
Methyl oxalyl chloride is used as a synthetic reagent. It serves as a reagent in the synthesis of fused coumarins, substituted isoxazoles and heterocycles. Further, it is used in intramolecular Wittig reactions, and iron-mediated cleavage of C-C bonds.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with water, oxidizing agents, alcohols and bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Zhao, L.; Yang, H. J.; Cai, Z. Solubility comparison and partial molar volumes of 1, 2-hexanediol before and after end-group modification by methyl oxalyl chloride and ethyl oxalyl monochloride in supercritical CO2. J. Chem. Thermodyn. 2013, 57, 46-53.
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