Product Name :
Chloroacetic acid, ACS, 99%
Synonym:
IUPAC Name :
2-chloroacetic acid
CAS NO.:
79-11-8
Molecular Weight :
Molecular formula:
C2H3ClO2
Smiles:
OC(=O)CCl
Description:
Chloroacetic acid is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, detergents, synthetic caffeine, glycine and thioglycolic acid, which acts as a stabilizer in PVC.Menadione It acts as a precursor to glyphosate and adrenaline.Diroximel fumarate It also serves as a preservative and bacteriostat.PMID:23746961 Further, it is used as surface active agents and photosensitive chemicals. It is also used in the O-alkylation of salicylaldehyde and an active component in cosmetics. In addition, it is involved in the preparation of thickening agent carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxymethyl starch.