Chloroacetic acid
Created:
5/31/17
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23
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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 chlorocarboxylic acid and a haloacetic acid. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a chloroacetate.
