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Mucochloric Acid

Catalog No. M790800 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 87-56-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere Chembase ID: 174852

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2Z)-2,3-dichloro-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
mucochloric acid
Synonyms
α,β-Dichloro-β-formylacrylic Acid
(Z)-2,3-Dichloro-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid
2,3-Dichloromaleic Aldehyde Acid
Dichloromalealdehydic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 87-56-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 125-127°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Acetone
Solubility Ethyl Acetate
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
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.

REFERENCES

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