MCA flakes

These monochloroacetic acid flakes are a white crystalline substance with a characteristic 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

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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

Nouryon MCA flakes Chemical Structure

Molecular formula: C₂H₃O₂Cl

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications

Main uses include production of: MCA esters, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl starch, thioglycolic acid, crop protection chemicals (MCPA, 2,4-D, dimethoate, glyphosate), cyanoacetic acid (incl. esters), barbiturates, malonic acid (incl. esters and derivates), vitamins, sequestering agents (EDTA), glycine, dyes (indigo and derivates), chloroacetylchloride (CAC), surfactants

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White flakes
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight94.5
Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron Contentmax. 5mg/kg
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetic Acidmax. 0.2%w/w
Dichloroacetic Acidmax. 0.2%w/w
Monochloroacetic Acidmin. 99.0%w/w
Water in MCAmax. 0.3%w/w

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging and Transport
Polyethylene 4-ply paper bags. 25 kg nett weight. Placed on a pallet with polyethylene film. Polypropylene woven FIBC’s (big bags) placed on a pallet.