Oxalic acid 1-ethyl ester Property

Melting point:

195 °C (decomp)

Boiling point:

204.7±23.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.274±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

refractive index 

n20/D1.424

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C

solubility 

soluble in DMSO, Ethyl Acetate

pka

1.53±0.54(Predicted)

form 

Oil

color 

Light Brown

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36-43

Safety Statements 

26-36/37

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P342+P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Oxalic acid 1-ethyl ester Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Oxalic Acid Ethyl Ester is a useful synthetic intermediate. It is used to synthesize 2-substituted 3-aryl-4(3H)-quinazolinones with anticonvulsant activities. It is also used to prepare nonbenzamidine tetrazole derivatives as factor Xa inhibitors.