Chloroacetic acid
CAS Number79-11-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight94.50 g/mol
Chloroacetic acid
What is Chloroacetic acid?
Chloroacetic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 79-11-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
ClCH2COOH
Molecular Weight
94.50 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥99.0%
Impurities
≤0.01% Carbonyl compounds (as acetone)
≤0.01% Carbonyl compunds (other than acetone)
≤0.01% insolubles
Boiling Point
189 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS06
GHS09Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H301-H311-H314-H331-H400
Precautionary Statements
P260-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Melting Point
60-63 °C(lit.)
Ignition Residue
<0.02%
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.01%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.02%
Cation Traces
Fe: ≤0.002%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.001%
EC Number
201-178-4
WGK Germany
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