Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid (CAS: 14869-41-1)?
Answer
(2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid is a colorless or white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 161.58 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 2.3 and is slightly soluble in water. This compound is reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and bases. It is used in various chemical reactions due to its acidic and chloroalkoxy functionalities.
About
CAS No
14869-41-1
English Name
(2-Chloroethoxy)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H7ClO3
Molecular Weight
138.55 g/mol
SMILES
C(CCl)OCC(=O)O
InChIKey
MHXJETVNZPUVEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09