Sodium Monochloro Acetate (SMCA)
- HS Code: 29154010
- CAS NO. : 3926-62-3
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Sodium Monochloro Acetate (SMCA) is an important halogenated chemical intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturing. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder and is valued for its high reactivity, which enables efficient introduction of the chloroacetyl group in organic synthesis.
SMCA plays a critical role in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose, thioglycolic acid derivatives, pesticides, dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its controlled purity and consistent particle characteristics make it suitable for industrial processes requiring predictable reaction performance and product quality.
Chemical Properties
•Colour – White Crystalline Powder
•Density – 1.58 g/cm3
•Solubility in Water – 440 g/L (20°C)
•Melting Point – 199 °C (decomposition)
•Molar Mass – 116.48 g/mol
•Ph – 9.0 (50 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Technical Specification
• Inorganic Chloride ≤ 1.000 %
• Moisture ≤ 2.000 %
• Assay (Dried Basis) 98.000 – 100.000 %
• Iron ≤ 10.000 ppm
• pH (10% Solution) 6.000 – 8.000
• Sodium Dichloroacetate (Sdca) ≤ 0.200 %
• Water Insoluble ≤ 0.020 %
• Appearance Free Flowing White Powder
Applications
Agrochemicals: Used in the manufacture of herbicide and pesticide intermediates.
Cellulose Ethers: Used as a key raw material in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose.
Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of thioglycolates, dyes, and specialty chemicals.
Industrial Chemicals: Used as a reactive intermediate in controlled substitution reactions.
Compliance and Certifications
ISO
Packaging Details
• 25 KG HDPE BAG WITH INNER LINER
• 850 KG PP JUMBO BAG
• 1000 KG Jumbo Bags
Key Features/Benefits
• High reactivity for efficient chemical transformations
• Consistent purity for industrial-scale synthesis
• Free-flowing powder for easy handling
• Suitable for pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing
Storage and Handling
Precautions for safe handling
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
• Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Conditions forsafe storage, including any incompatibilities
• Store in cool place.
• Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
