Chemistry:Chloroacetamide

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Chloroacetamide
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Chloroacetamide
Identifiers
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EC Number
  • 201-174-2
UNII
Properties
C2H4ClNO
Molar mass 93.51 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless or yellow crystals
Melting point 120 °C (248 °F; 393 K)
90 g/L at 25°C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chloroacetamide (2-chloroacetamide) is a chlorinated organic compound with the molecular formula ClCH2CONH2. Chloroacetamide is a colorless solid although older samples appear yellow. It has a characteristic odor and is readily soluble in water.[1]

Production

Chloroacetamide is produced by ammonolysis of esters of chloroacetic acid:[2][3]

ClCH
2
CO
2
CH
3
+ NH
3
→ ClCH
2
C(O)NH
2
+ CH
3
OH

Uses

Chloroacetamide has been used as an herbicide,[4] preservative.[5] and in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.

Hazards

Chloroacetamide is toxic, irritates eyes and skin, and may cause an allergic reaction. It is suspected of reproductive toxicity and teratogenicity.[6]

See also

References

  1. 2-Chloroacetamide
  2. Koenig, G.; Lohmar, E.; Rupprich, N.. "Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a06_537. 
  3. Jacobs, W. A.; Heidelberger, M. (1927). "Chloroacetamide". Organic Syntheses 7: 16. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.007.0016. 
  4. Herbicides - Epochem
  5. Acetamide, 2-chloro- - Government of Canada
  6. "Decisiondu 14 juin 2012" (in fr). Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament et des Produits de Santé. http://ansm.sante.fr/content/download/41931/545388/version/1/file/dps-120625-Chloroacetamide-du-14062012.pdf.