Monochloroacetic Acid (Mca) Cas No: 79-11-8

We are indulged in manufacturing, exporting and supplying Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) to our clients in Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
MONOCHLOROACETIC ACID (MCA) (ClCH2CO2H) is a colorless or white crystalline solid, highly hygroscopic, sharp odor, inflammable, soluble in water and common organic solvent.
MCA is organochlorine compound is a useful building-block in organic synthesis.
SYNONYMS: Chloroacetic acid, Chloroethanoic acid, Monochloroethanoic acid, MCAA, MCA.
IUPAC NAME: Chloroacetic acid SYSTEMATIC IUPAC NAME: Chloroethanoic acid CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 79-11-8 EC NUMBER: 201-178-4
UN NUMBER: 1751
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C2H3ClO2
PROPERTIES
AppearanceColorless or White crystals
SolubilitySoluble in water & common organic solvents such as Methanol, Acetone, Diethyl Ether, Benzene, Chloroform, Ethanol
Molecular Weight94.50
Melting Point63 A C
Boiling Point189 A C
Specific Gravity1.37
Setting Point61 A C to 62.5 A C
Highly Hygroscopic, Sharp Odor (Pungent), Inflammable, Toxic & Corrosive
SPECIFICATIONS
Chemical formulaC2H3ClO2
Monochloroacetic Acid99.00% Min
Dichloroacetic Acid0.50% Max
Other Acid0.50% Max
APPLICATIONS
Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) is use in the production of a wide variety of useful compounds such as drugs, dyes, agrochemicals and thickening agents. Most reactions take advantage of the high reactivity of the Ca Cl bond.
Applications are in Manufacturing of
1) Various Agrochemicals viz 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), 2,4,5-T (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid), MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid), Glyphosate and Dimethoate are prepared by alkylation with MCAA.
2) Drugs such as Adrenaline (Epinephrine), Vitamins, Synthetic Caffeine, Malonates, Glycine etc.
3) Amphoteric Surfactants which used in shampoos, baby and children cleansing formulations, shower and bath gels, body and facial washes and shaving foam, also in skin care products like cleansing milks or eye-make up removers.
4) Glycolic acid (Hydroxyacetic Acid), Thioglycolic Acid and Cyanoacetic Acid.
5) Textile Auxiliaries & Dyestuffs (Indigo).