C2H3ClO2

2-chloroacetic acid

79-11-8 C2H3ClO2

Properties

C2H3ClO2 molecular structure
CAS Number
79-11-8
Formula
C2H3ClO2
Molecular Weight
94.5 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-chloroacetic acid
InChI Key
FOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

chloroacetic acid Monochloroacetic acid Chloracetic acid Chloroethanoic acid Acetic acid, chloro- Acide chloracetique Monochloroethanoic acid Monochloracetic acid Monochloorazijnzuur Monochloressigsaeure

Description

Chloroacetic acid is a chlorocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid carrying a 2-chloro substituent. It has a role as an alkylating agent and a herbicide. It is a haloacetic acid and a chlorocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a chloroacetate.

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