Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
79-11-8
Molecular Formula
C2H3ClO2
Molecular Weight
94.5
Synonym

Glycine - Impurity C (EP/BP), 2-Chloroacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Chloroacetic acid is a widely used industrial chemical and intermediate. It is mainly used in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, as well as in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and other chemical products.