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Organic Acids

Chloroacetic Acid AR

RA001021 CAS 79-11-8 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001021
CAS number
79-11-8
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
CH2Cl.COOH
Molecular weight
94.50

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Vapour density 3.26 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.58 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Very soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.2 —
Explosion limits -lower [%] 8 % %
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Penetrating, burning odor —
pH value Max 1 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 60 - 63 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 126 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 189 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.2 hPa hPa
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Colorless deliquescent crystals — —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0002 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0004 % % —
Assay Min 99.5 % % alkalimetric
Freezing point Min 61 °C °C —
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.003 % % —
Sulphated ash Max 0.5 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.005 % % —
Nitrogen compounds Max 0.003 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0004 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA001021-PK-500G