Nouryon MCA molten

MCA (molten) is a clear liquid with characteristic odor. Monochloroacetic acid for use 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 molten 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
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
Ironmax. 5mg/kg
Monochloroacetic Acidmin. 99.0%w/w
Water in MCAmax. 0.3%w/w

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Europe
Packaging and Transport
MCA molten is only transported in bulk. Because of the restricted temperature limits, insulated and temperature controlled containers are used.