2-Chloropropionic acid2-Chloropropionic acid (2-chloropropanoic acid) is the chemical compound with the formula CH3CHClCO2H. This colorless liquid is the simplest chiral chlorocarboxylic acid, and it is noteworthy for being readily available as a single enantiomer. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 2-Chloropropionic acid, revision 1380052804.

Property

Value

Formula

C3H5ClO2, 108.52 g/mol

Melting point

-13 °C

Boiling point

78 °C

Density

1.18 g/cm³

Flash point

101 °C

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