MONOCHLOROACETIC ACID (MCA) (ClCH2CO2H) is a colorless or white crystalline solid, highly hygroscopic, sharp odor, inflammable, soluble in water and common organic solvent. \r\nMCA is organochlorine compound is a useful building-block in organic synthesis.\r\nSYNONYMS: Chloroacetic acid, Chloroethanoic acid, Monochloroethanoic acid, MCAA, MCA.\r\nIUPAC NAME: Chloroacetic acid SYSTEMATIC IUPAC NAME: Chloroethanoic acid CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 79-11-8 EC NUMBER: 201-178-4\r\nUN NUMBER: 1751\r\nCHEMICAL FORMULA: C2H3ClO2\r\nPROPERTIES\r\nAppearance Colorless or White crystals \r\nSolubility Soluble in water & common organic solvents such as Methanol, Acetone, Diethyl Ether, Benzene, Chloroform, Ethanol\r\nMolecular Weight 94.50\r\nMelting Point 63 °C \r\nBoiling Point 189 °C \r\nSpecific Gravity 1.37\r\nSetting Point 61 °C to 62.5 °C\r\nHighly Hygroscopic, Sharp Odor (Pungent), Inflammable, Toxic & Corrosive\r\nSPECIFICATIONS \r\nChemical formula C2H3ClO2\r\nMonochloroacetic Acid 99.00 Min\r\nDichloroacetic Acid 0.50 Max\r\nOther Acid 0.50 Max\r\nAPPLICATIONS\r\nMonochloroacetic Acid (MCA) is use in the production of a wide variety of useful compounds such as drugs, dyes, agrochemicals and thickening agents. Most reactions take advantage of the high reactivity of the C–Cl bond.\r\nApplications are in Manufacturing of \r\n1) Various Agrochemicals viz 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), 2,4,5-T (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid), MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid), Glyphosate and Dimethoate are prepared by alkylation with MCAA.\r\n2) Drugs such as Adrenaline (Epinephrine), Vitamins, Synthetic Caffeine, Malonates, Glycine, Barbiturates etc.\r\n3) Amphoteric Surfactants which used in shampoos, baby and children cleansing formulations, shower and bath gels, body and facial washes and shaving foam, also in skin care products like cleansing milks or eye-make up removers.\r\n4) Glycolic acid (Hydroxyacetic Acid), Thioglycolic Acid and Cyanoacetic Acid.\r\n5) Textile Auxiliaries & Dyestuffs (Indigo).\r\n6) Hydrocolloids such as Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC), Sodium Carboxy Methyl Starch (CMS), Sodium Carboxy Methyl Tamarind (CMT), Sodium Carboxy Methyl Guar Gum (CMG).\r\nPACKING \r\n25Kg or 50 Kg HDPE Bags with double inner LDPE liner. Tél : +919374182332 Fax : +912813012540 Tél : +912812364337
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