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Wacker Chemie 1,1,3-Trichloroacetone (1,1,3-TCA)

Wacker Chemie 1,1,3-Trichloroacetone (1,1,3-TCA) is a colorless to reddish, lachrymatory liquid with a pungent odor. It serves as an intermediate in the production of folic acid. Additionally, it is used as a building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including vitamins. Furthermore, it is utilized as a building block for agrochemical substances and actives.

Chemical Name: 1,1,3-Trichloroacetone

Functions: API Intermediate, Intermediate

CAS Number: 921-03-9

Chemical Family: Chlorinated Compounds, Halogenated Compounds

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Chlorinated Compounds,

Halogenated Compounds

Chemical Name

1,1,3-Trichloroacetone

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

API Intermediate

Molecular formula
C₃H₃CI₃O
EC No.
213-063-6
CAS No.
921-03-9
Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Other Intermediates

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors

Intermediates & Precursors

Chemical Structure

Wacker Chemie 1,1,3-Trichloroacetone (1,1,3-TCA) - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

API Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Agrochemicals,

Pharmaceutical Application,

Vitamins

Applications
  • Building Blocks (Agro)
  • Agrochemical Solutions
  • Building blocks (pharma)
  • Intermediate for folic acid
  • Building block for agrochemical substances/actives

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 100 hPa)111 - 112 °C—
Density (at 20°C)1.5334g/cm³—
Flash Point63°CISO 2719
Lower Explosion Limit6.3vol %—
Melting Pointapprox. 10 °C—
Vapour Pressure (at 38°C)1.4hPa—
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight161.4——
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
1,1-Dichloroacetonemax. 0.2%Gas Chromatography
1,1,3-Trichloroacetonemin. 86.5%Gas Chromatography
3,3,4-Trichloromethylpentanonemax. 1.0%Gas Chromatography
Properties
  • Content min. 86.5%
  • One of the largest producers worldwide
  • Efficient utilization of side streams
  • Scale > 500 MT
  • Lead time: campaign production, usually ton quantities in stock
  • Storage stability of at least 12 months
  • REACH: SCC (handling as intermediate under strictly controlled conditions)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

REACH (Europe)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Afghanistan,

Albania,

Algeria,

American Samoa,

Andorra,

Angola,

Anguilla,

Antigua And Barbuda,

Argentina,

Armenia,

Aruba,

Australia,

Austria,

Azerbaijan,

Bahamas,

Bahrain,

Bangladesh,

Barbados,

Belarus,

Belgium,

Belize,

Benin,

Bermuda,

Bhutan,

Bolivia,

Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Botswana,

Bouvet Island,

Brazil,

British Indian Ocean Territory,

Brunei Darussalam,

Bulgaria,

Burkina Faso,

Burundi,

Cambodia,

Cameroon,

Canada,

Cape Verde,

Cayman Islands,

Central African Republic,

Chad,

Chile,

China (Mainland),

Christmas Island,

Cocos Islands,

Colombia,

Comoros,

Congo,

Cook Islands,

Costa Rica,

Cote D'Ivoire,

Croatia,

Cuba,

Cyprus,

Czech Republic,

Denmark,

Djibouti,

Dominica,

Dominican Republic,

Ecuador,

Egypt,

El Salvador,

Equatorial Guinea,

Eritrea,

Estonia,

Ethiopia,

Falkland Islands,

Faroe Islands,

Fiji,

Finland,

France,

French Guiana,

French Polynesia,

Gabon,

Gambia,

Georgia,

Germany,

Ghana,

Gibraltar,

Greece,

Greenland,

Grenada,

Guadeloupe,

Guam,

Guatemala,

Guinea,

Guinea-Bissau,

Guyana,

Haiti,

Heard Island and McDonald Islands,

Honduras,

Hong Kong,

Hungary,

Iceland,

India,

Indonesia,

Iran,

Iraq,

Ireland,

Israel,

Italy,

Jamaica,

Japan,

Jordan,

Kazakhstan,

Kenya,

Kiribati,

Korea,

Kuwait,

Kyrgyzstan,

Laos,

Latvia,

Lebanon,

Lesotho,

Liberia,

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,

Liechtenstein,

Lithuania,

Luxembourg,

Macao,

Macedonia,

Madagascar,

Malawi,

Malaysia,

Maldives,

Mali,

Malta,

Marshall Islands,

Martinique,

Mauritania,

Mauritius,

Mayotte,

Mexico,

Micronesia,

Moldova,

Monaco,

Mongolia,

Montenegro,

Montserrat,

Morocco,

Mozambique,

Myanmar,

Namibia,

Nauru,

Nepal,

Netherlands,

Netherlands Antilles,

New Caledonia,

New Zealand,

Nicaragua,

Niger,

Nigeria,

Niue,

Norfolk Island,

North Corea,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Norway,

Oman,

Pakistan,

Palau,

Palestinian Territory,

Panama,

Papua New Guinea,

Paraguay,

Peru,

Philippines,

Pitcairn,

Poland,

Portugal,

Puerto Rico,

Qatar,

Reunion,

Romania,

Russia,

Rwanda,

Saint Helena,

Saint Kitts and Nevis,

Saint Lucia,

Saint Pierre And Miquelon,

Saint Vincent And The Grenadines,

Samoa,

San Marino,

Sao Tome and Principe,

Saudi Arabia,

Senegal,

Serbia,

Seychelles,

Sierra Leone,

Singapore,

Slovakia,

Slovenia,

Solomon Islands,

Somalia,

South Africa,

Spain,

Sri Lanka,

Sudan,

Suriname,

Svalbard And Jan Mayen,

Swaziland,

Sweden,

Switzerland,

Syrian Arab Republic,

Taiwan,

Tajikistan,

Tanzania,

Thailand,

Togo,

Tokelau,

Tonga,

Trinidad And Tobago,

Tunisia,

Turkey,

Turkmenistan,

Turks And Caicos Islands,

Tuvalu,

USA,

Uganda,

Ukraine,

United Arab Emirates,

United Kingdom,

United States Minor Outlying Islands,

Uruguay,

Uzbekistan,

Vanuatu,

Vatican City,

Venezuela,

Vietnam,

Virgin Islands, British,

Virgin Islands, U.S.,

Wallis And Futuna,

Western Sahara,

Yemen,

Zambia,

Zimbabwe

Packaging Type

Bulk,

Drums

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

Tank-container

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Information
  • Storage stability for at least: 12 months
  • Further information for storage: Store in the original container. Keep container dry and tightly closed. Store cool.
  • Storage beyond the date specified on the label does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. In this case however, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons.