Chlorine Heptoxide

Name:
Chlorine Heptoxide
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Cl2O7
Properties:
Colorless, viscous liquid. Fp −91C; bp 82C; d 1.86. Hydrolyzes to form perchloric acid.
Hazard:
Explodes on contact with iodine or flame or by shock. Strong irritant to tissue and very toxic.
Use:
Cellulose esterification catalyst.