About 2-chloroacetic acid
2-chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H3ClO2 and a molecular weight of 94.5 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of FOCAUTSVDIKZOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- 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
2-chloroacetic acid is also known as chloroacetic acid, Monochloroacetic acid, Chloracetic acid, Chloroethanoic acid, Acetic acid, chloro-, Acide chloracetique, among other names.
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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