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800412 Chloroacetic acid

Chloroacetic acid for synthesis. CAS 79-11-8, chemical formula ClCH₂COOH.

Chloroacetic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Monochloroacetic acid

CAS #: 79-11-8 EC Number: 201-178-4 Molar Mass: 94.5 g/mol Chemical Formula: ClCH₂COOH Hill Formula: C₂H₃ClO₂
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-11-8201-178-4C₂H₃ClO₂ClCH₂COOH94.5 g/mol

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          Description
          Catalogue Number800412
          SynonymsMonochloroacetic acid
          DescriptionChloroacetic acid
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          Product Information
          CAS number79-11-8
          EC index number607-003-00-1
          EC number201-178-4
          Hill FormulaC₂H₃ClO₂
          Chemical formulaClCH₂COOH
          Molar Mass94.5 g/mol
          HS Code2915 40 00
          Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
          Quality LevelMQ200
          Applications
          ApplicationChloroacetic acid for synthesis. CAS 79-11-8, chemical formula ClCH₂COOH.
          Biological Information
          Physicochemical Information
          Density1.64 g/cm3 (20 °C)
          Explosion limit8.0 %(V)
          Flash point126 °C
          Ignition temperature460 °C
          Melting Point62.44 °C
          pH value<1.0 (800 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
          Vapor pressure0.0213 hPa (20 °C)
          Bulk density800 kg/m3
          Solubility>1000 g/l
          Dimensions
          Materials Information
          Toxicological Information
          LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 90.4 mg/kg
          LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 250 mg/kg
          Safety Information according to GHS
          Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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          Hazard Statement(s)H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
          H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
          H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
          H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
          Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust.
          P273: Avoid release to the environment.
          P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
          P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
          P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
          P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
          Signal WordDanger
          Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
          WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
          Disposal9
          Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
          Safety Information
          Categories of dangertoxic, corrosive, dangerous for the environment
          Product Usage Statements
          Storage and Shipping Information
          StorageStore below +30°C.
          Packaging Information
          Transport Information
          Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1751 , 6.1 (8), II
          Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1751 , 6.1 (8), II
          Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1751 , 6.1 (8), II, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
          Supplemental Information
          Specifications
          Assay (acidimetric)≥ 99,0 %(m)
          Melting range (lower value)≥ 60 °C
          Melting range (upper value)≤ 65 °C
          Identity (IR)conforms
          Global Trade Item Number
          Catalogue Number GTIN
          8004120100 04022536358543
          8004121000 04022536358550

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