Chloroacetic acid
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| Chemical formula | {{#Chem:ClCH2COOH}} |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | colorless/white crystals |
| Index of refraction | 1.4351 |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 94.49 |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.58 |
| Melting Point(°C) | 63 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 189 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 858 |
| NFPA 704 |  1
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Uses
Other
- Key chemical intermediate related to chloroacetyl chloride
Natural occurrence
- does not occur naturally
Hazards
- Toxic by skin exposure, inhalation, ingestion. Hospitalization likely
Production
Synthesis
- Combine acetic acid and chlorine gas in a catalytic solution of acetic anhydride
- {{#Chem: CH3COOH + Cl2 { (CH3CO)2O = } ClCH2COOH + HCl }}
- Hydrolyze trichloroethylene using 75% sulfuric acid
- {{#Chem: C2HCl3 + 2 H2O { H2SO4 = 130-140°C} ClCH2COOH + 2HCl }}