Methyl Chloroacetate
- CAS Number
- 96-34-4
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Molecular Formula
- C3H5ClO2
- Catalogue Number
- AL3042
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 108.52 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Methyl chloroacetate appears as a crystalline solid or a solid dissolved in a liquid. Insoluble in water and denser than water.
Also known as Chloroacetic acid methyl ester.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3042
- CAS Number
- 96-34-4
- Molecular Formula
- C3H5ClO2
- Molecular Weight
- 108.52 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Grade
- 99% (mono)
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -32.3 °C; Boiling point: 130 °C; Flash point: 135 °F (57 °C) (open cup); Density: 1.236 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: In water, 4.6X10+4 mg/L at 20 °C.
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Methyl Chloroacetate
- Catalogue No.
- AL3042
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 96-34-4
- EC Number
- 202-501-1
- Grade
- 99% (mono)
- EC Index Number
- 607-007-00-4
- Chemical Formula
- C3H5ClO2
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Synonyms
- Chloroacetic acid methyl ester
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in organic synthesis.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 3; Acute Tox. 2; Skin Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Eye Dam. 1; STOT SE 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 7295 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Corrosive, Acute Toxic
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor; H301: Toxic if swallowed; H310: Fatal in contact with skin; H315: Causes skin irritation; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H330: Fatal if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Lachrymator; may cause respiratory irritation.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Methyl Chloroacetate
- CAS No.
- 96-34-4
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Hold eyelids open, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do nothing except keep victim warm. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; headache; nausea.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Further information: Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- The vapour is heavier than air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Ventilate and contain spill. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered plastic containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood with appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Handle with gloves.
- Eye protection
- Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Sweet pungent odor
- Odour threshold
- Not established
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not established
- Melting point
- -32.3 °C
- Freezing point
- Not established
- Boiling point
- 130 °C
- Flash point
- 135 °F (57 °C) (open cup)
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 465 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- Not established
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- 7.63 mm Hg at 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 1.24 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 1.236 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 4.6X10+4 mg/L at 20 °C
- Log Pow
- 0.76 (calculated)
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not established
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not established
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not established
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts with strong oxidizing agents and bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on burning. This produces corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with reducing agents and oxidants.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong bases, and amines.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions: Carbon oxides, hydrogen chloride gas.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 140 mg/kg bw; LD50 Mouse oral 240 mg/kg; LC50 Mouse inhalation 1 gcu m2 hr
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 2295
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 2295
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 2295
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 2295
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 2295
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Methyl Chloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Methyl Chloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Methyl Chloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Methyl Chloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Methyl Chloroacetate
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1 (3)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- I
- Packing group (IMDG)
- I
- Packing group (IATA)
- I
- Packing group (ADN)
- I
- Packing group (RID)
- I
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Solvent; intermediate.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01018
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 108.52 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99% | 99.5% |
| Density | 1.238 g/mL | 1.238 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 130 °C | 130 °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% (mono) grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% (mono) | ≥ 99% | m.p. -32.3 °C; b.p. 130 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | In water, 4.6X10+4 mg/L at 20 °C |
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