ClCH2CONH2

Chloroacetamide, with the chemical formula ClCH2CONH2, is an organic compound. It is a white crystalline solid at room temperature. The molecule consists of an acetamide group where one of the hydrogen atoms on the methyl group has been replaced by a chlorine atom. This substitution makes it a halogenated amide.

Chloroacetamide is soluble in water and some organic solvents. It has a characteristic odor. Due to the presence of the chlorine atom and the amide functional group, it can undergo various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitution at the carbon bearing the chlorine atom and reactions involving the amide group.

Industrially, chloroacetamide is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals. It serves as a building block for pharmaceuticals, herbicides, and other agrochemicals. Its reactivity allows for the introduction of specific functional groups into larger molecules. It is also employed in certain manufacturing processes where its specific chemical properties are advantageous. Handling chloroacetamide requires caution due to its potential irritating properties.