If the IR shows OH bands, then it should be dissolved in oxalyl chloride in *C6H6 solution and warmed at 35o for 24hours in the absence of moisture, evaporated and distilled in a vacuum of 10-5mm. It is soluble in *C6H6 and Et2O. It is moisture sensitive and is LACHRYMATORY. [Francis et al. J Chem Soc 1001 1937, Levene & Taylor J Biol Chem 59 905 1924, Beilstein 2 III 1076.]
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