Chloroacetic acid
حمض كلورو أسيتيك · Monoxlorsirkə turşusu · Chloressigsäure · Χλωραιθανικό οξύ · Ácido cloroacético · Acide chloroacétique · क्लोरोएसिटिक अम्ल · Monoklór-ecetsav · Asam kloroasetat · Acido cloroacetico · クロロ酢酸 · 클로로아세트산
| CAS | 79-11-8 |
|---|---|
| EC | 201-178-4 |
| UN | 1751 |
| Formula | C2H3ClO2 |
| Molar mass | 94.497 g/mol |
| LEL | 8.0 % vol |
| Flash point | 65.7 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 470 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.26 |
| GHS | Danger · H301, H311, H314, H331, H400 |
Chloroacetic acid is a chlorocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid carrying a 2-chloro substituent. It has a role as an alkylating agent and a herbicide. Chloroacetic acid, solid is a colorless to light-brown crystalline material. It is soluble in water and sinks in water. Combustible.