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Sodium chloroacetate, 98%
Description
Sodium chloroacetate is used to prepare dyes and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also used as an odor agent, surface active agent and viscosity adjustor.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Sodium chloroacetate is used to prepare dyes and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also used as an odor agent, surface active agent and viscosity adjustor.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ether, chloroform, benzene and alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼199°C (decomposition) |
| pH | 6 |
| Flash Point | 270°C (518°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Linear Formula | ClCH2CO2Na |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN2659 |
| Beilstein | 3597157 |
| Merck Index | 14,2112 |
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Safety and Handling
- Sodium chloroacetate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium chloroacetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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