Sodium Monochloro Acetate
Description :
Overview of Sodium Monochloro Acetate
Sodium Monochloro Acetate (Sodium Chloroacetate) is a halogenated acetate salt used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, herbicide precursor, and alkylating agent in organic synthesis.
Known for its reactivity toward nucleophiles and its ability to introduce acetate groups, Sodium Monochloro Acetate is widely used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
This compound appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder or granules. Its chloroacetate structure provides excellent alkylating power for a wide range of synthetic transformations.
Related products include Chloroacetic Acid, Ethyl Chloroacetate, Diethyl Maleate, and other haloacetates used in pharmaceutical and agricultural chemistry.
Applications of Sodium Monochloro Acetate
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
- Used in synthesizing pharmaceutical intermediates
- Applied in preparing glycine derivatives
- Used in manufacturing amino acid analogs
- Applied in synthesizing drug molecules
Agrochemical Manufacturing
- Used as an intermediate in herbicide synthesis
- Applied in producing 2,4-D herbicide
- Used in manufacturing plant growth regulators
- Applied in agrochemical development
Organic Synthesis
- Used as an alkylating agent in organic reactions
- Applied in the O-alkylation of phenols
- Used in N-alkylation of amines
- Applied in preparing carboxymethyl derivatives
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- TOXIC and CORROSIVE—handle with extreme care
- Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact
- Use gloves, goggles, and protective clothing
- Handle in a well-ventilated fume hood
- Store in tightly closed containers away from moisture
- Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents
- Dispose of according to hazardous waste regulations
- Follow COA and MSDS instructions strictly
Where to Buy Sodium Monochloro Acetate?
Sodium Monochloro Acetate Manufacturer
ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Sodium Monochloro Acetate for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
Sodium Monochloro Acetate Supplier & Distributor
- Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and industrial use
- High-purity grades (97%, 98%, 99%)
- Technical and pharmaceutical grades
- COA, MSDS, and specifications provided
MSDS
Includes comprehensive toxicity warnings, safety instructions, and handling protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is Sodium Monochloro Acetate used for?
Used in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, herbicide manufacturing (2,4-D precursor), alkylating agent in organic synthesis, and specialty chemical production. -
What is the molecular formula?
Molecular formula: ClCH₂COONa with molecular weight 116.48 g/mol. -
How does it function as an alkylating agent?
Chlorine acts as a leaving group; it reacts with nucleophiles (amines, phenols, thiols), replacing chloride to introduce a carboxymethyl group.
