| Identification | |
| Name: | Dimethyl oxalate |
| Synonyms: | Methyl oxalate; Oxalic acid dimethyl ester; Tricholomic acid; Dihydro-ibotenic acid |
| CAS: | 553-90-2 |
| EINECS: | 209-053-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 118.09 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H6O4/c1-7-3(5)4(6)8-2/h1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 1759 |
| Density: | 1.148 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents. |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.39(lit.) |
| Solubility: | 60 g/L (25 oC) |
| Appearance: | Colourless crystal |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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