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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 10
                  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
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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
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                  8004120100 04022536358543
                  8004121000 04022536358550
                  8004122500 04022536358567
                  8004129050 04022536358574

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