Dichloroacetic Acid

Name: Dichloroacetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032316

About Dichloroacetic Acid

Dichloroacetic Acid is an analytical reagent carrying the CAS registry number 79-43-6. With the molecular formula C2H2Cl2O2, it has a molar mass of 128.94 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,2-dichloroacetic acid. It is also known as Dichloracetic acid or Acetic acid, dichloro-.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for agrochemical formulations and laboratory analysis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Dichloroacetic Acid in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Agrochemical formulations
Laboratory analysis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dichloroacetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032316
CAS Number	79-43-6
IUPAC name	2,2-dichloroacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₂H₂Cl₂O₂
Molecular weight	128.94 g/mol
Exact mass	127.9432
InChIKey	JXTHNDFMNIQAHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	6597

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Dichloracetic acid, Acetic acid, dichloro-, Bichloracetic acid, Dichloroethanoic acid, Urner's liquid, Dichlorethanoic acid, Bichloroacetic Acid, DCA (acid), Kyselina dichloroctova, Acid, Bichloroacetic, Acid, Dichloroacetic, Dichloroacetate, Sodium

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P273, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, 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

Other grades of CAS 79-43-6

Extra Pure

Dichloroacetic acid, extra pure >99%

CAS: 79-43-6
Formula: C₂H₂Cl₂O₂
MW: 128.94 g/mol

VQ-019988

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dichloroacetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Dichloroacetic Acid is 79-43-6. It is also known as Dichloracetic acid, Acetic acid, dichloro-, Bichloracetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dichloroacetic Acid?

Dichloroacetic Acid has the molecular formula C2H2Cl2O2 and a molecular weight of 128.94 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,2-dichloroacetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dichloroacetic Acid can I order?

We supply Dichloroacetic Acid, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dichloroacetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Dichloroacetic Acid 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 Dichloroacetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dichloroacetic Acid is classified as hazardous, 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.