| Description | 2-Chloroacetamide is a versatile chemical compound with several applications. Acting as a preservative and herbicide, it effectively controls vegetation in upland areas as well as paddy fields. Additionally, it serves as a biocide in diverse sectors including agriculture, glues, paints, and coatings. Notably, 2-Chloroacetamide demonstrates inhibitory properties toward very-long-chain fatty acid elongase, further highlighting its multifaceted nature. |
| molecular weight | 93.51 |
| Molecular formula | C2H4ClNO |
| CAS | 79-07-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| References | 1. Hidenori Okamoto, et al. Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity of N(1-Arylethenyl)-2-chloroacetamides. Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, Volume 55, 1991-Issue 11. 2. A Fonia, et al. Active Sensitization to Chloracetamide. Contact Dermatitis. 2009 Jan;60(1):58-9. 3. Christian Eckermann, et al. Covalent Binding of Chloroacetamide Herbicides to the Active Site Cysteine of Plant Type III Polyketide Synthases. Phytochemistry. 2003 Nov;64(6):1045-54. |