Mucochloric Acid

017900

CAS Number

87-56-9

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C4H2Cl2O3

Molecular Weight

168.96

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Blue Ice

Storage Temp

-20°C

(Z)-2,3-Dichloro-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid; Dichloromalealdehydic Acid; 2,3-Dichloromaleic Aldehyde Acid; Dichloromalealdehydic Acid; α,β-Dichloro-β-formylacrylic Acid;

Mucochloric Acid is an intermediate product of the herbicide Burex that can cause poisioning and skin damage upon exposure. Mucochloric Acid is also a chlorine disinfection byproduct in drinking water with mutagenic activity.

Form

White to Off-White Solid

Melting Point

125-127°C

Solubility

DMSO, Acetone, Ethyl Acetate

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References

Kolesar, D. et al.: Bratsilav. Lek. Listy, 64, 132 (1978); Romancik, V.E.: Ces.-Slov. Hyd., 21, 319 (1976); Jansson, K. et al.: Environ. Mol. Mutagen., 25, 284 (1995);

USBio References

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Technical Data