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Chloroacetic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID 8TDeLmSkDKd
InChI InChI=1S/C2H3ClO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H,4,5)
InChIKey FOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 94.5 g/mol
Molecular Formula C2H3ClO2
Exact Mass 93.982157 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 3IqAiErM5i9
Name CHLOROACETIC ACID
Source of Sample Aldrich Chemical Company, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Boiling Point 187.8C
CAS Registry Number 79-11-8
Color Properties Color= WHITE
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Density 1.4043 (40/4C)
Formula C2H3ClO2
InChI InChI=1S/C2H3ClO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H,4,5)
InChIKey FOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point 61-62C
Molecular Weight 94.494003
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 1.4351 (55C)
RTECS Number AF8575000
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= CORROSIVE; TOXIC
Synonyms ACETIC ACID, CHLORO-, CHLOROETHANOIC ACID MONOCHLOROACETIC ACID
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: MELT
Use PROHIBITED AS FOOD ADDITIVE HERBICIDE; USED TO PRODUCE DYES AND ORGANIC CHEMICALS