science-softCon uv/vis+ photochemistry database;	www.photochemistry.org; (C) science-softCon 2020

Substance: oxalyl chloride				Other Names: ethanedioyl dichloride

Formula: C2Cl2O2					CAS-No.: 79-37-8	PubChem: CID 65578

Study: electronic spectrum


Authors: W.J. Balfour

Title: The electronic spectra of the oxalyl halides

Journal/Source: PhD thesis, McMaster University, Canada, (1967)


Data: table, diagram

Energy/Wavelength range: 210 - 360 nm

Resolution: 

Temperature: 298 K

Temperature dependence: no

Pressure/Concentration: 10 - 30 torr

Phase: gas

pH:


Comments: A few, broad, diffuse maxima are found in the continuous absorption system of oxalyl chloride in the region from 
 ~ 290 nm to 240 nm. There is strong absorption for oxalyl chloride from 230 nm to the vacuum ultraviolet