Chloroacetic Acid
Explain：
Chemical name: monochloroacetic acid
Molecular formula:ClCH2COOH
CAS No.: 79-11-8
Chloroacetic Acid, industrially known as monochloroacetic acid (MCA), is the organochloride coumpound with the formula ClCH2CO2H. Colorless or light yellowish crystal. Melting point: 61°C - 63°C, boiling point: 187°C - 191°C. easy deliquescence, soluble in water, ethanol and ether. Strong corrosion can destroy metal, rubber and cork etc..
Specification:
Item | Technical Index | ||
Top grade product | First grade product | Qualified product | |
Appearance | Colorless or yellowish crystal | ||
Chloroacetic acid content, % ≥ | 99.0 | 97.5 | 96.0 |
Dichloroacetic acid content, %≤ | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
Acetic acid, % ≤ | 0.5 | - | - |
Crystallization point ℃ ≥ | 60 | - | |
Application:
1. Used in producing carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC).
2. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used in producing intermediates of caffeine, adrenal gland, aminoacetic acid, Vitamin B 6 and aureomycin etc..
3. In pesticide industry, it is used in producing intermediates of dantox, naphthylacetic acid, weedicide and chemical weed killer etc..
4. Used in producing indigo blue and related dyes in dyes industry.
5. Used as intermediates of chemical reagent and many kinds of organic synthesis.
