Ethyl oxalyl chloride
Agent Name
Ethyl oxalyl chloride
CAS Number
4755-77-5
Formula
C4-H5-Cl-O3
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Ethoxalyl chloride; Ethyl 2-chloro-2-oxoacetate; Ethyl chloroglyoxylate; Ethyl chlorooxoacetate; Glyoxylic acid, chloro-, ethyl ester; Monoethyl oxaloyl chloride; Oxalic acid monoethyl ester chloride; Oxalyl chloride, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, 2-chloro-2-oxo-, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, chlorooxo-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] mono-Ethyl oxalyl chloride; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2920
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Clear light brown liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Reacts violently with water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.61 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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