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CHLORO ACETIC ACID (mono)

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CHLORO ACETIC ACID (mono)
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CHLORO ACETIC ACID (mono)

Cat. NoKC.310160 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC2H3ClO2 CAS79-11-8 Molecular Weight94.50 g/mol
Package 500GM
Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger
Corrosive Corrosive Acute toxic Acute toxic Environmental hazard Environmental hazard

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Chloroacetic acid, solution is a colorless solution of the white crystalline solid. The acid concentration can be up to 80%. It is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. It is used as an herbicide, preservative and bacteriostat.

  • Used as a herbicide, preservative, bacteriostat, and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
  • Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]
  • Most of the chloroacetic acid produced is used to manufacture several hundred thousand tons annually of carboxymethyl cellulose ... Another major application is the production of herbicides based on arylhydroxyacetic acids.
  • Herbicide, preservative, bacteriostat, intermediate in production of carboxymethylcellulose; ethyl chloroacetate, glycine, synthetic caffeine, sarcosine, thioglycolic acid, EDTA, 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T.
Physical DescriptionChloroacetic acid, solid is a colorless to light-brown crystalline material. It is soluble in water and sinks in water. Combustible. It is transported as a molten liquid and therefore can cause the…
Color/FormMonoclinic prisms
OdorStrong vinegar-like odor
Melting Point145 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point372 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Flash Point302 °F (EPA, 1998)
Density1.4043 at 104 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubilitygreater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure1 mmHg at 109.4 °F (EPA, 1998)
Refractive IndexIndex of refraction: 1.4351 at 55 °C/D
Stability/Shelf LifeStable under recommended storage conditions.
IUPAC Name2-chloroacetic acid
Molecular FormulaC2H3ClO2
Molecular Weight94.50 g/mol
CAS79-11-8
SMILESC(C(=O)O)Cl
InChIKeyFOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog NoKC.310160
Pack sizes500GM
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

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