Description / Application
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. It is a haloacetic acid and a chlorocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a chloroacetate.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C2H3ClO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 94.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002683 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN1751 |
|---|---|
| Hazard Class | 6.1 (8) |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |