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Niaproof® Monochloroacetic Acid
- CAS Number
- 79-11-8
- EC Number
- 201-178-4
- Chemical Name
- Chloroacetic Acid
- Chemical Family
- Organic Acids
Monochloroacetic acid, also referred to as MCAA, is used as a versatile intermediate in the production of chemicals. MCAA is a strong organic acid which attacks many common metals.
Product families
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
- Organic Acids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Niaproof
- Synonyms
2-chloro-acetic acid, 2-chloro-ethanoic acid, 2-chloroacetic acid, 2-chloroethanoic acid, alpha-Chloro-Acetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Monochloroethanoic Acid
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Dye
- Intermediates
- Pesticide
- Pharmaceutical Application
- Textiles
- Chemical Base
- Colorless
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acetic Acid Content | max. 0.2 | — |
| Boiling range at 760mm | 116.0 | — |
| Concentration of Solution | 79-81 | — |
| Density at 20°C | 1.34 (11.2) | g/cm (lb/gal) |
| Dichloroacetic Acid Content | max. 0.5 | — |
| Dynamic Viscosity centipoise at (20°C) | 5.64 | centipoise |
| Iron Content | max. 5.0 | — |
| Lead Content | max. 1.0 | — |
| Monochloracetic Acid Content | min. 99.0 | — |
| Melting Point | 16 - 18 | °C |
| Crystallizion | 13 | — |
| Boiling Range (760mm) | 116 | — |
