3-Chloropropionic acid

CAS: 107-94-8

Ref. 3D-FC34154

Product Information

• Name: 3-Chloropropionic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Chloropropanic acid, 3-Chloropropanoate, 3-Chloropropanoic acid, Hsdb 2053, NSC 2183, Nsc 174, Propanoic acid, 3-chloro-, Propionic acid, 3-chloro-, Propionic acid, β-chloro-, beta-Chloropropionic acid, beta-Monochloropropionic acid, β-Chloropropionic acid, β-Monochloropropionic acid

Description

3-Chloropropionic acid is a non-toxic organic compound that exhibits significant cytotoxicity against many bacterial strains. It is a white solid, which is soluble in water and has no odor. 3-Chloropropionic acid can be synthesized by the reaction of malonic acid with ethylene diamine or by the reaction of bromoacetic acid with sodium salts. The optimum pH for this reaction is 6.5 to 7.5 and the optimum temperature is 25°C to 30°C. This compound has been shown to inhibit the synthesis of fatty acids in bacteria, which may be due to its hydroxyl group. 3-Chloropropionic acid reacts with trifluoroacetic acid, giving an ester product, which can then be hydrolyzed back to 3-chloropropionic acid. This chemical also has a physiological function as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals such as biotin and pantothen

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 108.52 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₅ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H5ClO2/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h1-2H2,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: InChIKey=QEYMMOKECZBKAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)CCCl