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Appearance | White powder | White powder |
Melting point | 117℃ | 121℃ |
Purity | 99% | 100% |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |
Chloroacetamide (2-Chloroacetamide, CAS 79-07-2) is an organic compound with formula C₂H₄ClNO. It appears as a white crystalline powder, melting at 116-118°C, soluble in water and alcohol.
Main Uses:
Organic Synthesis Intermediate – Primary application as a chemical building block for producing various organic compounds
Pharmaceutical Production – Used to synthesize sulfamethylpyrazine and other drug-related compounds
Chemical Manufacturing – Precursor for chloroacetonitrile and other amide derivatives
Preservative – Functions as a preservation agent in certain industrial applications
Research – Laboratory reagent for biochemical and pharmaceutical studies (purity ≥98%)
Safety: Handle with protective equipment; store in cool, dry place below 30°C, protected from light and moisture in sealed containers.
Chloroacetamide is primarily valued in the chemical industry as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules, especially in pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. Its reactivity makes it useful for various chemical transformations.
Chloroacetamide (also known as 2-Chloroacetamide or α-Chloroacetamide) is an organic chemical compound with the following characteristics:
Basic Information
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Chemical Name Chloroacetamide / 2-Chloroacetamide
CAS Number 79-07-2
Molecular Formula C₂H₄ClNO
Molecular Weight 93.51 g/mol
EINECS Number 201-174-2
Linear Formula ClCH₂CONH₂
Physical Properties
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Melting Point: 116-118°C
Boiling Point: 224.5°C
Density: ~1.3 g/cm³
Solubility:
Soluble in water (1:10)
Soluble in methanol and ethanol
Slightly soluble in ether
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, protected from light
Uses and Applications
Chloroacetamide has several important industrial and chemical applications:
1. Organic Synthesis Intermediate
Primary use as a building block in organic chemistry
Used to synthesize various organic compounds
2. Chemical Synthesis
Production of chloroacetonitrile
Synthesis of sulfamethylpyrazine and related pharmaceutical compounds
Precursor for other amide derivatives
3. Preservative
Used as a preservative agent in certain applications
4. Industrial Applications
Raw material in the chemical and process industries
Used in manufacturing various organic chemicals
5. Research & Laboratory Use
Available for laboratory research (purity ≥98-99%)
Used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research
Safety Information
Should be handled with appropriate protective equipment
Store in sealed containers away from light and moisture
Typical chemical safety precautions apply
Chloroacetamide is primarily valued in the chemical industry as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications.
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