Dichloroacetic acid

Dichloroacetic acid

Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA) is a colorless to slightly yellow, highly corrosive liquid with a sharp, pungent odor. It is an acetic acid derivative where two hydrogen atoms of the methyl group are replaced by chlorine atoms. DCA is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether and is widely used in both research and industrial applications.

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Product Name                                 :

Dichloroacetic acid

Synonyms                                       :

Dichloroethanoic acid ; Dichloroacetic acid (DCAA)

Manufacturer                                  :

Anshul Specialty Molecules Private Ltd.

Ingredient                                        :

Dichloroacetic acid

CAS No.                                         :

79-43-6

EINECS No.                                   :

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Molecular Formula                         :

C2H2Cl2O2
Dichloroacetic acid

Applications of Dichloroacetic Acid

Dichloroacetic Acid has versatile applications across multiple industries, including:

1. Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

  • Investigated for its potential use in treating metabolic disorders and cancer (under research studies).

2. Chemical Synthesis

  • Acts as a reagent in organic synthesis.

  • Used in the preparation of various specialty and fine chemicals.

3. Agriculture

  • Serves as an intermediate in the production of herbicides and agrochemicals.

4. Polymer and Plastics

  • Used in modification of polymers and as a catalyst in certain polymerization reactions.

5. Biomedical Research

  • Commonly studied in biochemical pathways involving mitochondrial function and lactic acidosis.