UMB66

• β - Chloropropionic
• UMB66

Colorless solid with a pungent odor

Fixed

1.26 g · cm -3

42 ° C

204 ° C

4.1 (25 ° C)

Slightly soluble in water

Risk

-549.3 KJ / mol

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3-chloropropionic acid is a chemical compound from the group of propionic acid derivatives.

Production and representation

3-chloropropionic acid can be represented by hydrochlorination of acrylic acid.

Properties

3- Chloropropionic is a colorless, flammable, hygroscopic solid with a pungent odor. It is soluble in water, ethanol and acetone.

Use

3-chloropropionic acid is an important intermediate in the manufacture of biocides, dyes, pharmaceutical products, cosmetic products, and additives for plastics.

It is used in research, because it is structurally related to 4- hydroxybutyric acid, and binds to the GHB receptor, but has no affinity to the GABA receptors.

Related compounds

• 2- Chloropropionic