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2-Chloroacetamide

≥98.0% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

Chloracetamide, alpha-Chloroacetamide

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Linear Formula:
ClCH2CONH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
93.51
Beilstein:
878191
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.05 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

form

solid

mp

116-118 °C (lit.)
118-120 °C

solubility

methanol: soluble 1 g/10 mL
absolute ethanol: 10 part(lit.)
water: soluble 10 parts(lit.)
diethyl ether: very slightly soluble(lit.)

SMILES string

NC(=O)CCl

InChI

1S/C2H4ClNO/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H2,4,5)

InChI key

VXIVSQZSERGHQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Chloroacetamide was used in the synthesis of the derivatives of 1,8-naphthyridine containing thiono groups. It was also used as a reagent for the synthesis of carboxamidomethyl esters as carboxyl protecting groups in peptide synthesis

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

338.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

170 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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