Molekula
Chloroacetic acid
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Chloroacetic acid is a corrosive organic compound used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Its largest industrial use is as an intermediate for carboxymethyl cellulose and other cellulose ethers, and it is also used to make herbicides, glycine and thioglycolic acid. It is a colorless to white crystalline solid at room temperature, with a melting point of about 61–63 °C. CAS: 79-11-8, molecular formula: ClCH₂COOH, molecular weight: 94.50 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Chloroacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White solid |
| Melting Point | 61°C to 63°C |
| Assay | ≥98.5 % |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 (8) |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Monoclinic prisms |
| Odour | Strong vinegar-like odor |
| Melting Point | 52.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 189.1 °C |
| Density | 1.4043 g/cm³ at 40 °C |
| Water Solubility | 858 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene, chloroform; slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride |
| Vapour Pressure | 6.5 × 10⁻² mmHg (8.68 × 10⁻³ kPa) at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4351 |
| pKa | pKa = 2.87 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 0.22 |
Source: PubChem CID 300 (HSDB, Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 38682736 |
| CAS Number | 79-11-8 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-chloroacetic acid |
| EC Number | 201-178-4 |
| Molecular Formula | ClCH2COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 94.50 |
| Exact Mass | 93.9822 |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)Cl |
| InChIKey | FOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H3ClO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H,4,5) |
| PubChem CID | 300 |
| UN Number | UN1751 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29154010 |
| Tariff Code | 2915400090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H332 Harmful if inhaled
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P234 Keep only in original container
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-chloroacetic acid
- Acetic acid, chloro-
- Acide chloracetique
- Chloracetic acid
- Chloroethanoic acid
- Monochloorazijnzuur
- Monochloracetic acid
- Monochloressigsaeure
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Monochloroethanoic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is chloroacetic acid used for?
Chloroacetic acid is used in the synthesis of herbicides, pharmaceuticals, and dyes, and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of chloroacetic acid?
The formula is ClCH2COOH and the molecular weight is 94.50 g/mol.
How should chloroacetic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of chloroacetic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies chloroacetic acid in technical grade.
Can Molekula supply chloroacetic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply chloroacetic acid in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of chloroacetic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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