Chloroacetic acid
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| IUPAC name | Chloroacetic acid |
| Systematic name | Chloroethanoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C2H3ClO2 |
| Molar mass | 94.50 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colourless or white crystals |
| CAS number | [79-11-8] |
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| Density and phase | 1.58 g cm−3, solid |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Melting point | 63 °C |
| Boiling point | 189 °C |
| Acidity (pKa) | 2.82 |
| Structure | |
| Crystal structure | ? |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | ? |
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| Flash point | 126 °C |
| R/S statement | R: ? S: ? |
| RTECS number | ? |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | 2-chloropropionic acid |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Chloroacetic acid, CClH2COOH, is a carboxylic acid which is formed by chlorinating acetic acid. It can also be formed by hydrolyzing trichloroethylene. It is a member of the chloroacetic acids family.
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- http://www.dow.com/webapps/lit/litorder.asp?filepath=gco/pdfs/noreg/103-00133.pdf&pdf=true
- http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/chemical/pim352.htm
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