2-Chloropropionic Acid

Table of Content [Hide]

2-chloropropionic acid is a pale liquid with a slight odor and is the simplest chiral chlorocarboxylic acid.

The formula of 2-Chloropropionic acid is CH3CHClCO2H. It is produced by chlorination of propionyl chloride followed by hydrolysis of the 2-chloropropionyl chloride. It should be handled with care because 2-Chloropropionic acid is a neurotoxin.

2-Chloropropionyl chloride reacts with isobutylbenzene to give ibuprofen after hydrolysis.

2-Chloropropionic acid is used as an intermediate in the agricultural, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

References

Related News

N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone
September 23, 20211-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone is a kind of organic compound, chemical formula is C6H9ON, abbreviated as NVP, it is a colorless or light yellow transparent liquid with a slight odor at room temperature, easily...view
Glycolic Acid for Household Cleaning
October 9, 2021Glycollic acid can enhance the of effects of cleaning products and improve the efficacy of other components of washing liquid. Glycolic acid can provide relatively low corrosion rates and extremely lo...view
Where Can Glycolic Acid Be Used?
October 27, 20211. Glycolic acid is used in chemical cleaningGlycolic acid in 70% concentration is mainly used as cleaning agent, the mixture of glycolic acid in 2% concentration and 1% formic acid is a kind of clean...view
By What Means Can Propionyl Chloride be Prepared?
June 4, 2021Propionyl chloride can be prepared by reaction of propionic acid with phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus pentachloride, sulfoxide chloride or phosgene.The following steps and precautions are introduce...view
Methyl Iodide Residual
April 15, 2020Methyl iodide has been highlighted as a potential genotoxic impurity (PGI).view
Do You Know Ethyl Heptanoate? What Are the Effects of Ethyl Heptanoate?
October 26, 2021Ethyl heptanoate is a very characteristic substance. It can become a colorless transparent liquid at room temperature and can emit the scent of pineapple, so it can be used in the preparation of spice...view

2-Chloropropionic Acid

N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone

Glycolic Acid for Household Cleaning

Where Can Glycolic Acid Be Used?

By What Means Can Propionyl Chloride be Prepared?

Methyl Iodide Residual

Do You Know Ethyl Heptanoate? What Are the Effects of Ethyl Heptanoate?