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800412 Chloroacetic acid

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

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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
      References
      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)
      Hazard Pictogram(s)
      Hazard Pictogram(s)
      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
      8004121000 04022536358550

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