Wacker Chemie Chloroacetaldehyde 45% Solution (CLACH)

Wacker Chemie Chloroacetaldehyde 45% Solution (CLACH) is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow, skin-irritating liquid with a pungent odor. This product serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of heterocycles, amino acids, pesticides, dyes, pharmaceuticals, as well as agrochemicals.

Chemical Name: Chloroacetaldehyde

Functions: API Intermediate, Intermediate

CAS Number: 107-20-0

Chemical Family: Aldehydes, Chlorinated Compounds, Halogenated Compounds

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
C₂H₃ClO
EC No.
217-006-6
CAS No.
1719-57-9
Chemical Structure

Wacker Chemie Chloroacetaldehyde 45% Solution (CLACH) - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Building Blocks (Agro)
  • Chemical Industry
  • Building block for heterocycles (e.g. furanes, thiazoles, thiophenes, 1,2,3-thiadizoles, pyranes, 1,3,5-triazines)
  • Building block for amino acids (Cysteine, Serine)
  • Building block for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals (e.g. Sulfathiazole, Sulfamethoxydiazine, Tolmetin etc.)
  • Building block for pesticides (e.g. Fenfuram, Thidiazuron)
  • For synthesis of dyes

Properties

Physical Form
Miscible in
Water (at 20°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)88 - 100 °C
Density (at 20°C)1.2191g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Point57°CISO 3679
Ignition Temperaturemin. 600 °CDIN 51794
Lower Explosion Limit3.9vol %
pH (at 20°C)0.1 - 1
Upper Explosion Limit9v %
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)20hPa
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight78.5
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay (by Density)45wt %
Properties
  • 45.0% aqueous solution
  • Transportation between 15 °- 40 °C
  • One of the largest producers worldwide
  • Lead time: campaign production, several tons usually held in stock
  • Scale: >500 MT
  • Backward integration to VAM and chlorine
  • Storage stability: 12 months
  • REACH: SCC (handling as intermediate under strictly controlled conditions)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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

Drum with PE-inner liner 205l (230 kg net)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Information
  • Storage stability for at least: 12 months
  • Further information for storage: Keep in the original container in a cool well ventilated place. Store in a cool, temperature regulated location. Protect from heat. Keep container dry and tightly closed.
  • Conditions for storage rooms and vessels: Store under protective gas. Identify sites and escape routes by suitable signs.
  • Unsuitable material for storage containers, casks and pipelines: light metals and their alloys , iron , steel , zinc . Suitable material for storage containerts, casks and pipelines: glass , enamel , titanium . Test the suitability of materials for storage vessels, containers and piping.
  • Minimum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 15 °C
  • Maximum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 30 °C
  • Temperature limit based on safety considerations. A brief increase in temperature to max. 40 ° C does not affect the quality.
  • Storage beyond the recommended period 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.