Diethyl oxalate
Agent Name
Diethyl oxalate
CAS Number
95-92-1
Formula
C6-H10-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Diethyl ethanedioate; Diethylester kyseliny stavelove [Czech]; Ethanedioic acid, diethyl ester; Ethyl oxalate; Ethyl oxalate (VAN); Oxalic acid, diethyl ester; Oxalic ether; [ChemIDplus] UN2525
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless unstable liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pharmaceuticals, plastics, dyes, and dyestuff intermediates; Also used as a solvent for cellulose esters, ethers, resins, perfumes, and lacquers for electronics; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Hawley] An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA; ESIS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.414 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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