Dimethyl Oxalate (DMO)
(for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and plasticizer industries)
Chemical Name: Dimethyl Oxalate
CAS No.: 553-90-2
MF: C4H6O4
MW: 118.09
Molecular structure:
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Dimethyl oxalate is a difunctional diester compound, which belongs to the oxalate family. As a versatile chemical intermediate, Dimethyl oxalate demonstrates excellent performance in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemicals. Dimethyl oxalate is widely used as a key intermediate in the production of oxalates, oxamates, and oxamide. It also serves as an effective reducing agent, bleaching agent, and dyeing mordant, and is commonly used in rare metal extraction applications.
Item | Specification |
Appearance | White crystal |
Amount of esters | ≥99.0% |
Water content | ≤0.3% |
Mainly used as reducing agent, bleaching agent, dyeing mordant, rare metal extractant, and for producing oxalates, oxamates and oxamide.
25kgs/bag.
Being kept in dry, clean warehouse with well ventilation.
Avoid exposing to light and heating.
Protecting the product from leakage, rain and insolation during transportation.
Q1: What is Dimethyl Oxalate (CAS 553-90-2) ?
A: Dimethyl Oxalate (DMO) is a white crystalline ester of oxalic acid, primarily used as a high-purity intermediate in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Q2: What are the main industrial uses of Dimethyl Oxalate (DMO)?
A: In the global chemical market, Dimethyl Oxalate is a critical building block for organic synthesis. Its main applications include:
Pharmaceuticals: Synthesis of APIs, vitamins (such as Vitamin B12), and antibiotics.
Agrochemicals: Manufacturing of eco-friendly herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
Specialty Chemicals: Acting as a high-efficiency methylating agent and solvent in polymer and plasticizer manufacturing.
Q3: Where can I find reliable manufacturers and exporters of Dimethyl Oxalate?
A: Sinocurechem is a leading exporter specializing in high-purity Dimethyl Oxalate. We provide comprehensive international trade services, including flexible packaging, custom specifications, and door-to-door or port-to-port ocean freight.
Q4: Do you provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Dimethyl Oxalate ?
A: Yes. Safety compliance is our top priority as an international chemical supplier. We provide fully compliant, multi-lingual Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for Dimethyl Oxalate (CAS 553-90-2) with every shipment.
Q5: What export services and logistics support do you offer for international B2B buyers?
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Q6: Can I request a pre-shipment sample of Dimethyl Oxalate for laboratory evaluation?
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