Sodium dichloroacetate

Also known as: Dichloroacetic acid sodium salt, Sodium 2,2-dichloroacetate, SDA, NATRIUMDICHLORACETAT, Dichloroctan sodny, sodium,2,2-dichloroacetate, dichloroacetate sodium salt, dichloroacetate de sodium, Sodium dichloroacetate [USAN]

Sodium dichloroacetate (CAS 2156-56-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2HCl2NaO2 and a molecular weight of 150.924 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 198 °C (dec.)(lit.) and a boiling point of 194ºC at 760mmHg. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 2156-56-1
Jingsj CID: J-30110-5
Molecular Formula: C₂HCl₂NaO₂
Molecular Weight: 150.924 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	198 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling Point	194ºC at 760mmHg
Exact Mass	149.925125
PSA	40.13000
Vapor Pressure	0.196mmHg at 25°C
Additional Property	soluble in cold water

GHS Safety & Compliance

Irritant / Health HazardSignal word: Warning

H315 — Causes skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
H351 — Suspected of causing cancer

Activity & Biological Data

Target	PDHK; Reactive oxygen species (ROS); Apoptosis; NKCC[1]
Additional Information	[1]. Stakišaitis D, et al. The Importance of Gender-Related Anticancer Research on Mitochondrial Regulator Sodium Dichloroacetate in Preclinical Studies In Vivo. Cancers (Basel). 2019 Aug 20;11(8). pii: E1210.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2942000000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium dichloroacetate?

The CAS number of Sodium dichloroacetate is 2156-56-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium dichloroacetate?

Sodium dichloroacetate has molecular formula C2HCl2NaO2 and molecular weight 150.924 g/mol.

Is Sodium dichloroacetate hazardous?

Sodium dichloroacetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Sodium dichloroacetate?

For Sodium dichloroacetate, Downstream Products: Dichloroacetic anhydride.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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