2-Chloro-2-methylpropionic acid

CAS: 594-58-1

Ref. 3D-FC44546

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloro-2-methylpropionic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro isobutyric acid, 2-Chloro-2-methylpropanoic acid, 2-Chloroisobutyric acid, Propanoic acid, 2-chloro-2-methyl-, Propionic acid, 2-chloro-2-methyl-, α-Chloroisobutyric acid

Description

2-Chloro-2-methylpropionic acid (MCPA) is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of organic compounds called acyl chlorides. It is used in industry for the production of acrylic acid and polyacrylic acid, as well as in the production of herbicides. MCPA is produced by reacting an alkali metal with 2-chloroethanol and thioacetic acid. This reaction can be catalyzed by a variety of compounds, including palladium chloride, nickel chloride, and titanium tetrachloride. The high yield of this reaction makes it suitable for commercial use. MCPA also has been shown to stimulate cell growth through its inhibition of monomers from polymerization into polymers.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 122.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₇ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7ClO2/c1-4(2,5)3(6)7/h1-2H3,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: InChIKey=MYCXCBCDXVFXNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(Cl)C(=O)O