| State |
Powder |
| Other Names |
MCA |
| Place of Origin |
India |
| Brand Name |
SUN |
| EINECS No. |
201-178-4 |
| Model Number |
0005 |
| CAS No. |
79-11-8 |
MONOCHLOROACETIC ACID (MCA) (ClCH2CO2H) is a colorless or white crystalline solid, highly hygroscopic, sharp odor, inflammable, soluble in water and common organic solvent.
MCAA is organochlorine compound is a useful building-block in organic synthesis.
Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) is use in the production of a wide variety of useful compounds such as drugs, dyes, agrochemicals and thickening agents. Most reactions take advantage of the high reactivity of the C–Cl bond.