ClCH2CO2H
Monochloroacetic acid (MCAA) is a specialty organochlorine compound, also known as chloroacetic acid. It is a building block in organic synthesis and is hence used in the production of various chemical compounds, drugs, and agrochemicals. Significant amount of MCAA is consumed for the production of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), thioglycolic acid, USP grade glycine, and technical grade glycine, which is a major precursor to the production of glyphosate.
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
2-Chloroacetic acid 2-Chloroethanoic acid
Appearance
monochloroacetic acid flakes are a white crystalline substance
Molar Mass
94.5 g/mol
Density
1.58 g/cm³
Melting Point
63 °C (145 °F; 336 K)
Boiling Point
189.3 °C (372.7 °F; 462.4 K)
Solubility in Water
85.8 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Vapour Pressure
0.22 hPa
Flash Point
Not Available
Viscosity
Not Available
Odour
Characteristic
APHA Value
Not Available
Hazard Identification
Not Available
The major industrial use of monochloroacetic acid (MCA) is in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). CMC is used in a broad range of applications, including detergents, food, textiles, coatings, drilling muds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Monochloroacetic acid (MCAA) is a specialty organochlorine compound, also known as chloroacetic acid. It is a building block in organic synthesis and is hence used in the production of various chemical compounds, drugs, and agrochemicals. Significant amount of MCAA is consumed for the production of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), thioglycolic acid, USP grade glycine, and technical grade glycine, which is a major precursor to the production of glyphosate.
Commercial And Technical Grade
India
