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PCC Chemax Monochloroacetic acid 80% U-P

PCC Chemax Monochloroacetic acid 80% U-P is a product of the highest purity available, in which the DCAA content does not exceed 90 ppm. It is intended for use primarily in pharmacy in processes where the DCAA content is critical to the quality of the final product. Chloroacetic acid 80% H-P is highly reactive and is used as a raw material for many important organic compounds. It has a pungent odor, is easily soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, acetone, benzene, chloroform, dimethylsulfoxide, and dimethylformamide. It is poorly soluble in hydrocarbons and their halogenated derivatives.

Chemical Name: Chloroacetic Acid

CAS Number: 79-11-8

Chemical Family: Acids, Organic Acids

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

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CAS No.
79-11-8
EC No.
201-178-4

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Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Applications

Agrochemicals, plant protection chemicals and fertilizers, detergents, paints and varnishes, cosmetics and personal care products, pulp and paper industry, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, mining industry, oil and gas extraction, raw materials and chemical intermediates, plastics, additives for plastics plastic

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless, Clear Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
MCAA80.0 – 81.0% (w/w)
DCAAmax. 0.009% (w/w)
Acetic acidmax. 0.2% (w/w)
Ironmax. 5mg/kg
Leadmax. 1mg/kg
Molar mass94.5
Density at 25 °C1.33g/mL
Vapour pressure at 20°C10.0mmHg
Freezing point18.0°C
Flash point (closed cup)min. 118°C
Boiling point115.0°C
Biodegradabilityreadily biodegradable
FormulaH3C2O2Cl CH2ClCO2H

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