Monochloro Acetic Acid is a carboxylic acid which is formed by chlorinating acetic acid. It is a colourless, deliquescent crystalline solid with an odor. Monochloro Acetic Acid is highly soluble in water as well as most of the organic solvents, expects carbon tetrachloride. As its structural formula indicates, it is bi functional; with the groups having the possibility of undergoing a reaction
Intermediate and building block for many applications. Manufacturing of carboxymethylcellulose and -starch as thickening agent for detergents, oil drilling, paper, food and pharma applications; Production of agrochemicals like herbicides (e.g. 2,4-D and MCPA) or insecticides e.g. (dimethoates); Raw material for betaine production (personal care); Manufacturing of thioglycolic acid for UV-light stabilizers in PVC and thioglycolic acid ester as additives in cosmetics; Further applications: vitamins, synthetic caffeine, malonates, glycine
| Sr No | Characteristics | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White crystalline substance with sharp pungent odour | |
| 2 | Monochloro Acetic Acid (w/w) |
% Min | 99 |
| 3 | Dichloroacetic Acid (w/w) |
% Max | 0.4 |
| 4 | Acetic Acid (w/w) |
% Max | 0.2 |
| 5 | Moisture | % Max | 0.5 |
| 6 | Heavy Metals as Pb (% w/w) |
Max PPM | 10 |
| 7 | Iron (mg/kg) |
Max PPM | 10 |