Sodium Monochloro Acetate (SMCA)

Sodium Monochloro Acetate (SMCA) is a high-performance chemical intermediate essential for manufacturing advanced agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty industrial products. Its unique reactivity profile and excellent water solubility make it a critical component in numerous industrial synthesis pathways involving sodium monochloro acetate.

Structural

CAS Reg No

3926-62-3

Molecular Formula

C2H2ClNaO2

Molecular Weight

116.48

Appearance

White Free Flowing Powder

Specifications

item

value

Testing method

1. SMCA Purity (ondry basis)

NLT

98.00 %

GC

2. Sodium Chloride

NMT

1.00 %

Titration

3. Sodium Dicholoro Acetate

NMT

0.50%

GC

4. Sodium Glycolate

NMT

0.30%

GC

5. Free Monochloroacetic

NMT

0.20%

GC

6. Moisture

NMT

2.00%

Kari Fischer

7. pH of 5% solution

6 to 8

pH Meter

Packing

25/50 Kgs Net HDPE Bags with Inside Liner 500/1050 Kgs. PP FIBC Jumbo Bags

Storage

Store in a closed ventilated & shaded area

Precaution

Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Core Applications of Sodium Monochloro Acetate

Agrochemical Manufacturing

  • Herbicide Synthesis: Sodium monochloro acetate serves as a primary intermediate for the production of selective herbicides, enabling effective weed control solutions for commercial agriculture.
  • Plant Growth Regulators: A key component in the formulation of growth-regulating compounds, sodium monochloro acetate helps optimize crop yield.
  • Pesticide Formulations: This compound is an essential building block in developing targeted pest control solutions, improving agricultural productivity.

Sodium monochloro acetate functions as the sodium salt of chloroacetic acid, used prominently as a contact herbicide and a vital component in various herbicides.

Pharmaceutical Industry

  • API Synthesis: Sodium monochloro acetate is a critical intermediate in the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
  • Antibiotic Production: Serves as a precursor for various therapeutic compounds, including antimicrobial agents, facilitating drug discovery and production.
  • Drug Development: This versatile reagent is integral to pharmaceutical research, driving advancements in drug formulation and development.

Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

  • Carboxymethylation Processes: Sodium monochloro acetate is a primary reagent used to produce carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and related derivatives, widely applied in food and industrial contexts.
  • Chelating Agents: Used in the manufacturing of EDTA and other metal-binding compounds, sodium monochloro acetate plays a critical role in industrial applications.
  • Surfactant Production: Functions as an intermediate in specialized detergent and cleaning formulations, enhancing efficacy and performance.

Industrial Processing

  • Textile Treatment: Serves as an advanced finishing agent for superior fabric processing and treatment.
  • Water Treatment: A component in specialized water purification and treatment chemicals, sodium monochloro acetate enhances water quality management.
  • Metal Processing: Utilized in surface treatment and cleaning applications within metallurgical operations, providing effective solutions for industrial challenges.

SMCA Technical Advantages

  • Superior Reactivity: The chloroacetate functionality provides excellent nucleophilic substitution capabilities, enabling efficient synthesis pathways with high yields.
  • Process Compatibility: High water solubility (>50% w/w) ensures seamless integration into aqueous manufacturing processes, reducing solvent requirements and processing costs.
  • Thermal Stability: Maintains integrity under standard industrial processing conditions, ensuring consistent product quality and manufacturing reliability.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Sodium monochloro acetate is manufactured to meet stringent quality standards for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications where applicable.

Sodium Monochloro Acetate Supply Chain Benefits

  • Bulk Availability: Scalable production capacity to meet the growing industrial demand for sodium monochloro acetate.
  • Technical Support: Comprehensive application engineering and process assistance are available to optimize utilization.
  • Global Distribution: An established supply chain network ensures reliable delivery of sodium monochloro acetate.
  • Custom Specifications: Tailored grades of sodium monochloro acetate are available for specialized applications.

For technical specifications, regulatory documentation, or supply inquiries regarding sodium monochloro acetate, please contact our industrial solutions team.