Wacker Chemie Hexachloroacetone (HCA) High Purity

Wacker Chemie Hexachloroacetone (HCA) High Purity is a clear, colorless to yellowish liquid with a characteristic, slightly pungent odor. It serves as a precursor for deuterochloroform and is used in the manufacture of hexafluorobisphenol A as a crosslinking agent for fluorocarbon elastomers. HCA is also employed as a chlorination agent for drugs (API) and serves as a building block for agrochemical substances/actives.

Chemical Name: Hexachloroacetone

Functions: API Intermediate, Chlorinating Agent, Crosslinking Agent, Intermediate, Precursor

CAS Number: 116-16-5

Chemical Family: Chlorinated Compounds, Halogenated Compounds, Ketones

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
C₃Cl₆O
EC No.
204-129-5
CAS No.
116-16-5
Chemical Structure

Wacker Chemie Hexachloroacetone (HCA) High Purity - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Applications
  • Building Blocks (Agro)
  • Chemical Industry
  • Agrochemical Solutions
  • Building blocks (pharma)
  • Precursor for deuterochloroform
  • Manufacture of hexafluorobisphenol A as crosslinking agent for fluorocarbon elastomers
  • Chlorination agent for drugs (API)
  • Building block for agrochemical substances/actives

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 17 hPa)73°C
Density (at 20°C)1.7412g/cm³
Ignition Temperaturemin. 600 °CDIN 51794
pH (at 21°C, 10 g/l)3.5
Solidification Point-3°C
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)17.5g/lOECD 105
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)0.29hPa
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight264.8
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Appearance of LiquidColourless clear liquidVisual Control
Contentmin. 99.8%Gas Chromatography
Water Contentmax. 0.005%DIN 51777
Properties
  • Two grades available: min. 99.2% and min. 99.8%
  • REACH SCC: handling as intermediate under strictly controlled conditions
  • One of the largest producers worldwide
  • Efficient utilization of side streams

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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

Drums internally lacquered 216 l (280 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. Keep container dry and tightly closed.
  • 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.