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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
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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
                      8004129025 04022536864013
                      8004129050 04022536358574

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                      Chloroacetic acid SDS

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