Monochloroacetic Acid

CAS #79-11-8

ClCH2CO2H

About

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.

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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

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APHA Value

Not Available

Hazard Identification

Not Available

Uses & Applications

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.

Market Driving Factors

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.

Grades Available

Commercial And Technical Grade

Origin

India

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