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3-Chloropropanoic acid
Clinical data
Other names3-chloropropionic acid, UMB66
ATC code
  • None
Identifiers
  • 3-chloropropionic acid
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.003.214 Edit this at Wikidata
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC3H5ClO2
Molar mass108.52 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point42 °C (108 °F)
Boiling point204 °C (399 °F) (decomp.)
  • C(CCl)C(=O)O
  • InChI=1S/C3H5ClO2/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h1-2H2,(H,5,6)
  • Key:QEYMMOKECZBKAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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3-Chloropropanoic acid (also known as 3-chloropropionic acid or UMB66) is the organic compound with the formula ClCH2CH2CO2H. A white or colorless solid, it is used as a drug and a synthetic intermediate. The compound is produced by the hydrochlorination of acrylic acid.[1] In aqueous solution, it has a pKa value of 4.08.[2]

This compound is used in scientific research. It is structurally related to GHB and binds to the GHB receptor, but has no affinity for GABA receptors.[3] It is also an active ingredient in some herbicide blends.[4] Overdose may cause unconsciousness or convulsions.[5] It has been demonstrated that the substance can be broken down by both bacteria and fungi as a means of bioremediation.[6][4]

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