MONO CHLORIC ACETIC ACID |
CAS # 79-11-8
| Chemical Name |
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Mono Chloro Acetic Acid |
| Abbreviation |
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MCAA |
| Molecular Formula |
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C1CH2COOH |
| Molar Mass |
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94.5 g/mol |
| U. N. No. |
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1751 |
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| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Appearance |
White Crystals |
| Monochloroacetic Acid |
99.0% min. |
| Dichloroacetic Acid |
0.4% max. |
| Acetic Acid |
0.2% max. |
| Moisture |
0.2% max. |
| Iron |
5.0 ppm. |
| Heavy Metals |
1.0 ppm. |
| Freezing Point |
61.5°C min. |
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| APPLICATIONS |
The main application of SMCA is in manufacturing of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose and Starch which are used in oil drilling, paper & pharma industry. |
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SMCA is also used in manufacturing of betaines, thioglycollic acid, dimethoate, 2,4-D, glycine, vitamins, malonates, caffeine, chelating agents etc. |
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