Chloroacetamide CAS 79-07-2
Chloroacetamide (CAS 79-07-2) is a chlorinated amide, a white crystalline powder. The methyl chlorine is easily displaced by nucleophiles, so it works as an alkylating and ring building reagent. It goes into pharmaceutical and agrochemical routes, dye intermediates and heterocycles such as thiazoles and imidazoles and serves as an industrial preservative. UATChem supplies technical and synthesis grades in 25 kg woven bags, fiber drums and 1000 kg bulk bags, with COA, TDS, SDS and samples on request.
- CAS: 79-07-2
- EC Number: 201-174-2
- Type: Chlorinated amide, organic intermediate
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Main Use: Pharma, agrochemical, fine chemical synthesis
- Available Grades: Technical / synthesis
- Packaging: 25 kg woven bag or fiber drum
- Bulk Pack: 1000 kg FIBC bulk bag
- Documents: COA, TDS and SDS on request
- Storage: Sealed, dry, away from moisture
- Samples: Available on request
What Chloroacetamide Is
Chloroacetamide is the simplest alpha chloro amide. The white crystalline solid dissolves in water and alcohol, carries a reactive chloromethyl group and reacts with amines, thiols and other nucleophiles to build larger molecules. As a toxic solid it is handled under UN 2811. UATChem supplies technical material, with assay, melting point and identity on the COA and TDS.
Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Fine Chemical Uses
- Pharmaceutical. It serves as an intermediate and ring building reagent for active pharmaceutical routes that need a reactive chloromethyl handle.
- Agrochemical. It goes into crop protection intermediates where the chlorine is displaced to build the target molecule.
- Dyes, heterocycles and preservative. It is used for dye intermediates and nitrogen heterocycles such as thiazoles and imidazoles, and it acts as an antimicrobial in industrial preservative systems.
Typical Specifications
Assay and identity vary by grade and are reported on the COA and TDS, while toxicity and safe handling are covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material.
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| CAS / EC | 79-07-2 / 201-174-2 |
| Synonyms | 2-Chloroacetamide; 2-Chloroethanamide; Monochloroacetamide; alpha-Chloroacetamide |
| Linear Formula | ClCH₂CONH₂ |
| Molecular Formula | C₂H₄ClNO |
| Molecular Weight | 93.51 |
| Melting Point | about 120 °C |
| Boiling Point | decomposes |
| UN / Class | UN 2811, toxic solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol, slightly in ether |
| Grades | Technical / synthesis |
Packaging, Documents and Ordering
- Orders ship in 25 kg woven bags or fiber drums, and bulk volumes in 1000 kg FIBC bulk bags, matching the photos. Keep the solid sealed and dry, away from moisture.
- Under UN 2811 the material is handled as a toxic solid, and every lot comes with a COA, TDS and SDS covering assay, melting point and emergency advice.
- Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, packing and destination port.
FAQ
Q: What is chloroacetamide used for?
A: It is an alkylating reagent for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, heterocycles and preservative systems.
Q: How is chloroacetamide packed?
A: UATChem supplies it as a white powder in 25 kg woven bags, fiber drums and 1000 kg bulk bags, other packing on request.
Q: Why is chloroacetamide reactive?
A: The methyl chlorine is displaced by amines, thiols and nucleophiles, so the material builds larger molecules and heterocycles.
Q: What documents come with chloroacetamide?
A: Every lot ships with a COA, TDS and SDS covering assay, the UN 2811 toxic solid class, melting point and safe handling.
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