16987-02-3

Basic information

• Product Name: sodium 2-chloropropionate
• Synonyms: sodium 2-chloropropionate;2-CHLOROPROPIONIC ACID SODIUM SALT;ALPHA-CHLOROPROPIONICACIDSODIUMSALT;2-Chloropropanoic acid sodium salt
• CAS NO: 16987-02-3
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₄ClO₂*Na
• Molecular Weight: 130.50543
• EINECS: 241-067-8
• Mol File: 16987-02-3.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 189°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 68.1°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.285g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.26mmHg at 25°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: sodium 2-chloropropionate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: sodium 2-chloropropionate(16987-02-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: sodium 2-chloropropionate(16987-02-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 16987-02-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Sodium 2-chloropropionate is a chemical compound that is used as a preservative in various food and cosmetic products. It is commonly known for its antimicrobial properties and is effective against bacteria, yeast, and molds. It is also used as a stabilizer in various pharmaceutical formulations. Sodium 2-chloropropionate is derived from propionic acid and is considered to be relatively safe for use in low concentrations, with minimal risk of toxicity. However, it should be used with caution due to its potential to cause skin and eye irritation, and it is regulated by various health and safety guidelines.

InChI:InChI=1/C3H5ClO2.Na/c1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1

Upstream product

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Downstream Products

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Relevant articles and documents

Processes for producing phenoxy propionic acid derivatives

PCT No. PCT/JP97/01711 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 3, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 3, 1998 PCT Filed May 21, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/46538 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 11, 1997The present invention relates to processes for producing D(+)-2-[4-(6-chloro-2-quinoxalyloxy)phenoxy]propionic acid and ester derivatives thereof and which can be used as selective herbicides for foliage treatment for controlling gramineous weeds against broad leaf crop plants.

Process for preparing optically active 2-(4-hydroxy-phenoxy) propionic acid compounds

A process for preparing an optically active 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid compound, which comprises reacting an optically active compound having the formula: STR1 wherein X is a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, and M is a hydrogen atom or an alkali metal atom, with hydroquinone or an alkali metal salt of hydroquinone, in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide and water, and precipitating optically active disodium 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionate.