Chloroacetic Acid CAS 79-11-8 Organic Intermediates For Calcium Determination
First Grade Safe Production Chloroacetic Acid CAS 79-11-8 For Determination Of Calcium
Basic Information
Model Number: HMHT0001-18
Molecular Formula: CLCH2COOH
Molecular Weight: 94.5
Standard: HG/T3271-2000
Purity: 97.5% min.; 98% min.; 99% min
Other Names: Monochloroacetic Acid; MCA; MCAA
EINECS NO.: 201-178-4
CAS NO.: 79-11-8
Refractive index: 1.438
Boiling point: 189℃
Polarizability (10-24cm3): 7.02
Molecular weight: 94.497
Solubility: soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, carbon disulfide
Physicochemical Properties
The solid form of chloroacetic acid is a colorless or light brown crystalline solid. It dissolves and sinks in water, causing thermal burns when transported as a molten liquid. Toxic, flammable and corrosive when ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Technical Specifications
We can provide special grades of MCA as per customers' requirement
| Melting point | 63°C (α type), 55~56°C (β type), 50°C (γ type) |
| Boiling point | 189℃ |
| Flash point | 71.5℃ |
| Refractive index | 1.438 |
| Critical pressure | 5.78MPa |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, carbon disulfide |
| Chemical formula | ClCH2COOH |
| Molecular weight | 94.497 |
Packaging Types
We can provide 25kg bag; 50kg bag;800kg big bag;1000kg big bag or as per customers' requirements.
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Applications

Application
Chloroacetic acid is an organic chemical raw material, which is widely used in the production of pesticides. It can be used to synthesize the intermediate of organophosphorus insecticide dimethoate and omethoate, methyl chloroacetate, the intermediate of quetiaphos, 2-hydroxyquinoline, The herbicides 2,4-D, 2,4-D butyl ester, 2 methyl 4 chlorine, glyphosate, imazosulfuron and the plant growth regulator naphthalene acetic acid, etc. Also used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, resins and other organic synthesis
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