A particular organochlorine chemical known as chloroacetic acid is monochloroacetic acid (MCAA) market. It is a component of organic synthesis and is thus used to produce numerous chemical compounds, medicines, and agrochemicals.
A large volume of MCAA, which represents a key precursor to glyphosate manufacturing, is utilized for the synthesis of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), thioglycolic acid, USP Grade Glycine and technical grade Glycine. These favorable elements substantially support the growth of the market size of monochloroacetic acid in the following years.
In addition, the usage of MCAA in CMC manufacture provides changes in the flow and texture of the product. These qualities encourage the use of CMC for applications including powdered drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and ice cream in the diet and beverage business.
CMC is also generally favorite over natural and synthetic glues that should boost demand and, in turn, enhance CMC production-consumption of the MCAA. These factors are expected to increase worldwide monochloroacetic acid market revenue growth throughout the 2020-2030 forecast period.
The raw ingredient for the synthesis of several herbicides and insecticides is single-chloroacetic acid. Chlorpyrifos and triclopyr are extensively used MCAA-derived insecticides. However, the MCAA path to system production produces considerable volumes of toxic waste.