Applications
Reagent used in organic synthesis. Unncatalyzed reaction of silyl ketene acetals with oxalyl chloride yeilds symmetrical pulvinic acids. Catalytic syntheses of N-heterocyclic ynones and ynediones by in situ activation of carboxylic acids with oxalyl chloride. Oxalyl chloride was reportedly used in the first synthesis of dioxane tetraketone.

Solubility
Reacts with water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, water, moisture, light, bases, alkali metals, alcohols, dimethyl formamide.