Sodium chloroacetate, 98%

Description

CAS: 3926-62-3 | C2H2ClNaO2 | 116.476 g/mol

Sodium chloroacetate is used to prepare dyes and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also used as an odor agent, surface active agent and viscosity adjustor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sodium chloroacetate is used to prepare dyes and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also used as an odor agent, surface active agent and viscosity adjustor.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ether, chloroform, benzene and alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3926-62-3
• Molecular Formula: C2H2ClNaO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.476
• MDL Number: MFCD00002684
• InChI Key: FDRCDNZGSXJAFP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: sodium chloroacetate, chloroacetic acid sodium salt, monoxone, acetic acid, chloro-, sodium salt, dow defoliant, sodium monochloroacetate, smca, sodium monochloracetate, caswell no. 755a, chloroctan sodny czech
• PubChem CID: 23665759
• IUPAC Name: sodium;2-chloroacetate
• SMILES: C(C(=O)[O-])Cl.[Na+]

• Melting Point: ∼199°C (decomposition)
• pH: 6
• Flash Point: 270°C (518°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Odor: Characteristic
• Linear Formula: ClCH₂CO₂Na
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2659
• Beilstein: 3597157
• Merck Index: 14,2112
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ether,chloroform,benzene and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 116.48
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium chloroacetate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sodium chloroacetate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium chloroacetate

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only