Chloroacetic Acid at Chemical Glossary

What is it? CAS Number: 79-11-8. A very corrosive, water soluble, crystalline solid with a penetrating, vinegar-like odor. It is used in the manufacture of cellulose ethers, and as a post-emergence contact herbicide and defoliant. Chemical formula = C2H3ClO2. Molecul

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