1 Name:
1.1 Name: Chloroacetic acid (Monochloroacetic acid) （Flakes）
1.2 Molecular Formula: C2H3ClO2
1.3. Molecular Weight: 94.5
1.4 CAS No: 79-11-8
1.5 RTECS No: AF8575000
1.6 UN No: 1751
1.7 IMDG rule page: 8137
1.8 Packing: 25kgs/1000kgs woven bags or tank
2 Technical specification
Appearance: White crystal, flakes
Item | Index | ||
| Superior product | First grade | Qualified product |
Chloroacetic Acid % ≥ | 99.0 | 98.5 | 98.0 |
Dichloroacetic Acid % ≤ | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
Acetic Acid % ≤ |
| -- | -- |
Crystallization point%℃ | 60 | -- | -- |
3 Physicochemical properties
3.1 Appearance and Characters : White crystal, flakes
3.2 Fusion point: 63℃
3.3 Boiling Point: 189℃
3.4 Density: 1.58 (20/20℃）
3.5 MPa(kPa): 0.67(71.5℃)
3.6Solubility: Dissolves in water, Alcohol, Ether, Chloroform, Carbon disulfide
4 Application
Used for making Carboxymethyl Cellulose(CMC).
In pharmacy industry, used for producing the pharmaceutical intermediates of Synthetic caffeine, Epinephrine, Aminoacetic Acid, Vitamin B6, Aureomycin etc.
In pesticide industry, used for producing dimethoate intermediates of NAA,herbicide,2,4-D etc.
In the dye industry, used for producing indigo and amino acetic acid.
