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Wacker Chemie Monochloroacetone Stab TBA (MCA)

Wacker Chemie Monochloroacetone Stab TBA (MCA) is a clear, dark-colored, mobile liquid with a strong and pungent odor. It offers storage stability of at least 24 months. MCA serves as a building block for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals such as benzarone, benziodarone, bometolol, denbufyllin, enoximone, fenetylin, mexiletine, ofloxacin, and more. Additionally, it is also a building block for pesticides, including thiabendazole, herbicide-safeners, and insecticides.

Chemical Name: Chloroacetone

CAS Number: 78-95-5

Chemical Family: Chlorinated Compounds, Halogenated Compounds, Ketones

Synonyms: 1-Chloro-2-ketopropane, 1-Chloro-2-propanone, 3-Chloro-2-propanone, Acetonyl Chloride, alpha-Chloroacetone, Chloromethyl Methyl Ketone, Chloropropanone, Monochloroacetone

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
EC No.
201-161-1
CAS No.
78-95-5
Chemical Structure

Wacker Chemie Monochloroacetone Stab TBA (MCA) - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Applications
  • For synthesis of heterocycles (e.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

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)115°C—
Density (at 20°C)1.1519g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Point38°CDIN 51755
Ignition Temperature600°CDIN 51794
Lower Explosion Limit3.4vol %—
pH (at 21°C, 10g/l)4.8——
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)148.6g/l—
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)7.9hPa—
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Monochloroacetone96%Gas Chromatography

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
24 Months
Storage Information
  • Keep in the original container in a cool well ventilated place. Keep container dry and tightly closed.
  • The material is stabilized with tributylamine (TBA, ~0.1%).