MONOCHLOROACETIC ACID (MCA) (ClCH2CO2H) is a colorless or white crystalline solid, highly hygroscopic, sharp odor, inflammable, soluble in water and common organic solvent.
MCA is organochlorine compound is a useful building-block in organic synthesis.
SYNONYMS: Chloroacetic acid, Chloroethanoic acid, Monochloroethanoic acid, MCAA, MCA.
IUPAC NAME: Chloroacetic acid
SYSTEMATIC IUPAC NAME: Chloroethanoic acid
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 79-11-8
EC NUMBER: 201-178-4
UN NUMBER: 1751
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C2H3ClO2
PROPERTIES:
Appearance:Colorless or White crystals
Solubility:Soluble in water & common organic solvents such as Methanol, Acetone, Diethyl Ether, Benzene, Chloroform, Ethanol
Molecular Weight:94.50
Melting Point:63 °C
Boiling Point:189 °C
Specific Gravity:1.37
Setting Point:61 °C to 62.5 °C
Highly Hygroscopic, Sharp Odor (Pungent), Inflammable, Toxic & Corrosive
SPECIFICATIONS
Chemical formula:C2H3ClO2
Monochloroacetic Acid:99.00% Min
Dichloroacetic Acid:0.50% Max
Other Acid:0.50% Max
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