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Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA)

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Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA)
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Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA)

Formule moléculaireC2H3ClO2 CAS79-11-8 Masse moléculaire94.50 g/mol
SynonymesChloroacetic acid, MCA, MCAA
Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger
Corrosive Corrosive Acute toxic Acute toxic Irritant Irritant Environmental hazard Environmental hazard

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Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) is a chlorinated carboxylic acid supplied as flakes or solution. It is a key intermediate for carboxymethylation.
- CMC Production: Raw material for carboxymethyl cellulose. - Agrochemicals: Intermediate for herbicides such as glyphosate and 2,4-D. - Surfactants: Production of betaines and amphoteric surfactants. - Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate in drug synthesis.
AppearanceColorless to white crystals
OdorStrong vinegar-like odor
Molecular FormulaC2H3ClO2
Molecular Weight94.50 g/mol
Melting Point50–63 °C
Boiling Point189.1 °C
Density1.404 g/cm³ at 40 °C
SolubilityVery soluble in water
Flash Point126 °C
IUPAC Name2-chloroacetic acid
Formule moléculaireC2H3ClO2
Masse moléculaire94.50 g/mol
SMILESC(C(=O)O)Cl
InChIKeyFOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

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