Methyl chlorate

Methyl chlorate is a hypothetical organic compound having a chemical formula CH3ClO3. It would be a methyl ester of chloric acid if it existed. Attempts to synthesize it failed. No physical properties are known.

Properties
There is limited research on methyl chlorate but it is suspected to be a highly hazardous material. Potential properties include:
 * Flammability: Due to the presence of organic component (methyl group), methyl chlorate is likely flammable.
 * Explosive nature: Chlorate salts are well known for being shock-sensitive and prone to explosive decomposition under certain conditions. This makes methyl chlorate potentially explosive under pressure, shock, or exposure to heat.
 * Strong oxidizing agent: It is potentially a strong oxidizing agent.
 * Toxicology: Being a chlorate, it is suspected to be harmful if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin.