Chloroacetamide

• Chloroacetamide
• Chloroacetamide
• α - chloroacetamide
• 2- chloroacetamide (IUPAC)
• Chlorethanamid

Flammable solid

Fixed

114-121 ° C

135 ° C ( decomposition)

0.07 hPa ( 20 ° C)

• Readily soluble in water: 90 g · l-1 (20 ° C)
• Slightly soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and N -dimethylformamide
• Soluble in isopropanol: 40 g · l -1 ( 20 ° C)
• Soluble in butanol: 35 g · l -1 ( 20 ° C)

Risk

138 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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2- chloroacetamide is a chemical compound from the group of carboxylic acid amides and organic chlorine compounds.

Production and representation

2- chloroacetamide can be obtained by reacting ethyl chloroacetate with chloroacetyl chloride with ammonia or ammonium acetate.

Properties

2- chloroacetamide is a flammable solid which is readily soluble in water. Its aqueous solution is acidic. At temperatures above 135 ° C, the compound decomposes, whereby carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride occur.

Use

2- chloroacetamide is used as a biocide and preservative with a very wide distribution (eg in cosmetics, medicines, creams, adhesives, household cleaners and industrial oils ).

Safety

2- chloroacetamide is recognized as contact allergens, the sensitization frequency uncommon and the sensitization potency is strong.

Related compounds

• Fluoroacetamide