o-Chloroacetamide
- CAS Number
- 79-07-2
- HSN Code
- 29241900
- Molecular Formula
- C2H4ClNO
- Catalogue Number
- AL1248
- Purity
- ≥ 97%
- Molecular Weight
- 93.51 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
2-chloroacetamide is a monocarboxylic acid amide that is acetamide substituted by a chloro group at position 2. It has a role as an antimicrobial cosmetic preservative, a fungicide, a herbicide and an antimicrobial agent.
Also known as 2-Chloroacetamide.
- Catalogue No.
- AL1248
- CAS Number
- 79-07-2
- Molecular Formula
- C2H4ClNO
- Molecular Weight
- 93.51 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29241900
- Grade
- 97%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 119-120 °C; Boiling point: Approximately 225 °C (decomposes); Flash point: 170 °C; Density: Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20 °C (air = 1): 1.00; Solubility: In water, 90,000 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Crystals from water
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- o-Chloroacetamide
- Catalogue No.
- AL1248
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 79-07-2
- EC Number
- 201-174-2
- Grade
- 97%
- EC Index Number
- 606-007-00-4
- Chemical Formula
- C2H4ClNO
- HSN Code
- 29241900
- Synonyms
- 2-Chloroacetamide
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Synthetic intermediate and biocide preservative
- 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
- Acute Tox. 3; Skin Sens. 1; Repr. 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6580 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H301: Toxic if swallowed; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- None identified
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- o-Chloroacetamide
- CAS No.
- 79-07-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Toxic effects may include respiratory distress, skin irritation, and eye irritation.
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
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Toxic fumes may be released in a fire. Use water spray to cool containers.
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 and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with gloves and in a fume hood. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- 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
- Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- 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
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Characteristic odor
- Odour threshold
- No data available
- pH value
- No data available
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- No data available
- Melting point
- 119-120 °C
- Freezing point
- No data available
- Boiling point
- Approximately 225 °C (decomposes)
- Flash point
- 170 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- No data available
- Decomposition temperature
- No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- VP: 0.007 Pa at 20 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Relative vapor density (air = 1): 3.2
- Density
- Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20 °C (air = 1): 1.00
- Solubility
- In water, 90,000 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- -0.53
- Viscosity, kinematic
- No data available
- Viscosity, dynamic
- No data available
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidising
- Explosive limits
- No data available
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Two isomorphous crystalline modifications: alpha-form, "stable form", obtained by sublimation and by crystallization from nonpolar solvents; beta-form, "unstable form", obtained by quenching the melt or by crystallization from polar solvents .
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and chlorine. Reacts with strong oxidants, strong reducing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Decomposes on heating.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Mouse oral 155 mg/kg; LD50 Rabbit oral 122 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse ip 100 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- 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)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- 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)
- 2811
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 2811
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 2811
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 2811
- UN-No. (RID)
- 2811
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
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
Used as an alkylating building block in organic synthesis and as a preservative reference compound.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL02096
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 93.51 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 97% | 98.5% |
| Melting Point | 78-80 °C | 79 °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Fully soluble in water at room temperature. |
The above product is expected to comply with 97% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | ≥ 97% | m.p. 119-120 °C; b.p. Approximately 225 °C (decomposes) | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | In water, 90,000 mg/L at 25 °C |
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