Chloroacetamide

Chloroacetamide

Names
IUPAC name 2-Chloroacetamide
Identifiers
CAS Number	79-07-2
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:361034
ChemSpider	6332
ECHA InfoCard	100.001.068
EC Number	201-174-2
PubChem CID	6580
InChI 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
Chemical formula	C2H4ClNO
Molar mass	93.51 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless or yellow crystals
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Chloroacetamide (2-chloroacetamide) is a chlorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C₂H₄ClNO used as an herbicide and a preservative. It is a colorless or yellow crystalline substance with characteristic smell, readily soluble in water.

Chloroacetamide is toxic when ingested, irritates eyes and skin, and may cause an allergic reaction. It is suspected of reproductive toxicity and teratogenicity. It decomposes when heated above 225 °C and creates toxic gases including chlorine and nitrogen oxides.