Wacker Chemie Monochloroacetone Stab Drapex (MCA)

Wacker Chemie Monochloroacetone Stab Drapex (MCA) is a clear, dark-colored, mobile liquid with a strong and pungent odor. It is stabilized with 0.1% Drapex 39, which is epoxidized soybean oil, ensuring storage stability for at least 12 months. MCA finds applications in the synthesis of heterocycles such as imidazoles, thiazoles, pyrroles, thiophenes, thiazines, and 1,3,4-thiadiazines.

Chemical Name: Chloroacetone

Functions: API Intermediate, Intermediate

Chemical Family: Chlorinated Compounds, Halogenated Compounds, Ketones

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
C₃H₅ClO
EC No.
201-161-1
CAS No.
78-95-5

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Applications
  • Agrochemical Solutions
  • Building Blocks (Agro)
  • Building Blocks (Pharma)
  • Exterior Paints
  • Paints, Coatings, Inks
  • For synthesis of heterocycles (g.g. imidazoles, thiazoles, pyrroles, thiophenes, thiazines, 1,3,4 thiadiazines)
  • Building block for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals (e.g. Benzarone, Benziodarone, Bometolol, Denbufyllin, Enoximone, Fenetylin, Mexiletine, Ofloxacin etc.)
  • Building block for pesticides (Thiabendazole, herbicide-safeners, insecticides)
  • Building block for dyes

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)115°C
Density (at 20°C)1.1521g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Point38°CDIN 51755
Ignition Temperature600°CDIN 51794
Lower Explosion Limit3.4vol %
pH (at 21°C, 10 g/l)4.8
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)148.6g/l
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)7.9hPa
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight92.53
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Monochloroacetone96%Gas Chromatography
Properties
  • Content min. 96.0%
  • Stabilized with 0.1% Drapex 39 (epoxidized soy bean oil)
  • REACH: SCC (handling as intermediate under strictly controlled conditions)
  • One of the largest producers worldwide

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 (220 kg net).

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Information
  • Keep in the original container in a cool well ventilated place. Keep container dry and tightly closed.
  • The product is stabilized with Drapex 39 (epoxidized soy bean oil, approx. 0,1%).