Chloroacetamide

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.

Chloroacetamide
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Chloroacetamide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.001.068
EC Number
  • 201-174-2
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C2H4ClNO/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H2,4,5)
    Key: VXIVSQZSERGHQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1S/C2H4ClNO/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H2,4,5)
    Key: VXIVSQZSERGHQP-UHFFFAOYAM
SMILES
  • ClCC(=O)N
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
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references
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