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Chloroacetic acid, ACS, 99%
Description
Chloroacetic acid is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, detergents, synthetic caffeine, glycine and thioglycolic acid, which acts as a stabilizer in PVC. It acts as a precursor to glyphosate and adrenaline. It also serves as a preservative and bacteriostat. Further, it is used as surface active agents and photosensitive chemicals. It is also used in the O-alkylation of salicylaldehyde and an active component in cosmetics. In addition, it is involved in the preparation of thickening agent carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxymethyl starch.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 60°C to 63°C |
Color | White |
Density | 1.404 g/mL |
pH | <1.0 |
Boiling Point | 189°C |
Flash Point | 126°C (258°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Linear Formula | ClCH2CO2H |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN1751 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301+H311-H314-H330-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H314 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CHLOROACETIC ACID, SOLID |
EINECSNumber | 201-178-4 |
RTECSNumber | AF8575000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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