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Chloroacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11490373
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Description

Chloroacetic acid is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, detergents, synthetic caffeine, glycine and thioglycolic acid, which acts as a stabilizer in PVC. It acts as a precursor to glyphosate and adrenaline. It also serves as a preservative and bacteriostat. Further, it is used as surface active agents and photosensitive chemicals. It is also used in the O-alkylation of salicylaldehyde and an active component in cosmetics. In addition, it is involved in the preparation of thickening agent carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxymethyl starch.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Chloroacetic acid is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, detergents, synthetic caffeine, glycine and thioglycolic acid, which acts as a stabilizer in PVC. It acts as a precursor to glyphosate and adrenaline. It also serves as a preservative and bacteriostat. Further, it is used as surface active agents and photosensitive chemicals. It is also used in the O-alkylation of salicylaldehyde and an active component in cosmetics. In addition, it is involved in the preparation of thickening agent carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxymethyl starch.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, acetone, diethyl ether, benzene, chloroform and ethanol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 79-11-8
Molecular Formula C2H3ClO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 94.494
MDL Number MFCD00002683
InChI Key FOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym chloroacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, chloracetic acid, acetic acid, chloro, acide chloracetique, chloroethanoic acid, monochloroethanoic acid, monochloracetic acid, monochloorazijnzuur, monochloressigsaeure
PubChem CID 300
ChEBI CHEBI:27869
IUPAC Name 2-chloroacetic acid
SMILES C(C(=O)O)Cl

Specifications

Melting Point 60°C to 63°C
Density 1.404
pH <1.0
Boiling Point 189°C
Flash Point 126°C (258°F)
Odor Pungent
Linear Formula ClCH2CO2H
Quantity 1000 g
UN Number UN1751
Beilstein 605438
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,2112
Solubility Information Soluble in water,methanol,acetone,diethyl ether,benzene,chloroform and ethanol.
Formula Weight 94.5
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Chloroacetic acid
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Safety and Handling

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Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H290-May be corrosive to metals.
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H331-Toxic if inhaled.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

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