Oxalyl Chloride

• CAT Number: R042395
• CAS Number: 79-37-8
• Molecular Formula: C₂Cl₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 126.92
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ethanedioyl Dichloride; Oxalic Acid Chloride; Oxalic Acid Dichloride; Oxalic Dichloride; Oxaloyl Chloride; Oxaloyl Dichloride; Oxalyl Dichloride
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: oxalyl dichloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2Cl2O2/c3-1(5)2(4)6
• InChIKey: CTSLXHKWHWQRSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(=O)Cl)Cl

Oxalyl Chloride(CAT: R042395) is a highly reactive acyl chloride commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for converting carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides and for the production of esters, amides, and anhydrides. It is frequently employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its ability to facilitate chlorination and dehydration reactions. Oxalyl Chloride is also used in the production of Vilsmeier reagents and plays a crucial role in the Swern oxidation reaction, which is important for converting alcohols into aldehydes or ketones. Its reactivity makes it a valuable tool in various industrial and research applications.