Sodium chloroacetate

Name: Sodium chloroacetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000964

About Sodium chloroacetate

Sodium chloroacetate (CAS 3926-62-3) is a synthetic reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade at a purity of 98%. The compound has the formula C2H2ClNaO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 116.48 g/mol. The IUPAC name is sodium 2-chloroacetate. It is also known as Chloroacetic acid sodium salt or Monoxone.

The material typically appears as white to off-white to yellow powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 199 °C (dec.). Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, reaction development, medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium chloroacetate in 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium chloroacetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-000964
CAS Number	3926-62-3
IUPAC name	sodium 2-chloroacetate
Molecular formula	C₂H₂ClNaO₂
Molecular weight	116.48 g/mol
Exact mass	115.9641
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29154010
InChIKey	FDRCDNZGSXJAFP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(C(=O)[O-])Cl.[Na+]
PubChem CID	23665759

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to off-white to yellow powder or crystals
Melting point	199 °C (dec.)
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
UN number	UN 2659
Synonyms	Chloroacetic acid sodium salt, Monoxone, Acetic acid, chloro-, sodium salt, Sodium monochloroacetate, Dow defoliant, Sodium monochloracetate, Chloroctan sodny, chloroacetic acid, sodium salt, Sodium alpha-Chloroacetate, Sodium a-Chloroacetate, sodium chloro-acetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium chloroacetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium chloroacetate is 3926-62-3. It is also known as Chloroacetic acid sodium salt, Monoxone, Acetic acid, chloro-, sodium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium chloroacetate?

Sodium chloroacetate has the molecular formula C2H2ClNaO2 and a molecular weight of 116.48 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium 2-chloroacetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium chloroacetate can I order?

We supply Sodium chloroacetate in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium chloroacetate?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium chloroacetate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium chloroacetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium chloroacetate is classified as hazardous (UN 2659), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.