Nouryon MCA 75% sol. in ethanol

Nouryon MCA 75% sol. in ethanol is a monochloroacetic acid solution is a clear colorless liquid with acidic pungent odor. It is used as an essential raw material for a variety of products, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and crop protection chemicals.

Chemical Name: Chloroacetic Acid

CAS Number: 79-11-8

Synonyms: 2-chloro-acetic acid, 2-chloro-ethanoic acid, 2-chloroacetic acid, 2-chloroethanoic acid, alpha-Chloro-Acetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Monochloroethanoic Acid

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
79-11-8
EC No.
201-178-4
Chemical Structure

Nouryon MCA 75% sol. in ethanol Chemical Structure

Molecular formula: C₂H₃O₂Cl

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications

Used in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear and free of suspended matter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Concentration0.75%
Molecular Weight94.5
Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron Contentmax. 5mg/kg
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.2g/cm³
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetic Acidmax. 0.2%w/w
Dichloroacetic Acidmax. 0.2%w/w
Ethanol Contentmin. 91.0%w/w
Methanol Contentmax. 0.2%w/w
Monochloroacetic Acidmin. 99.0%w/w
Monochloroacetic Acid (prior to esterfication)min. 74.5 - 75.5%w/w
Water in MCAmax. 0.3%w/w

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging and Transport
MCA, 75% solution in ethanol, is in general only transported in bulk.