MONOCHLOROACETICACID (MCA) (ClCH2CO2H) is a colorless or white crystalline solid,highly hygroscopic, sharp odor, inflammable, soluble in water andcommon organic solvent.
MCA is organochlorinecompound is a useful building-block in organic synthesis.
SYNONYMS:Chloroaceticacid, Chloroethanoic acid, Monochloroethanoic acid, MCAA, MCA.
IUPACNAME: Chloroacetic acid
SYSTEMATICIUPAC NAME: Chloroethanoic acid
CASREGISTRY NUMBER:79-11-8
ECNUMBER:201-178-4
UNNUMBER:1751
CHEMICALFORMULA:C2H3ClO2
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Appearance |
Colorless or White crystals |
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