85409-44-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,2-dichloro-N-[1-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]acetamide
• Synonyms: 2,2-dichloro-N-[1-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]acetamide;( -)-2,2-Dichloro-N-(p-chloro-alpha(chloromethyl)phenacyl)acetamide;Acetamide, 2,2-dichloro-N-(1-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl)-;Acetamide, 2,2-dichloro-N-(p-chloro-alpha-(chloromethyl)phenacyl)-;Cloponona;Clopononum;Einecs 287-113-0;K 374
• CAS NO: 85409-44-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₉Cl₄NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 329.00666
• EINECS: 287-113-0
• Mol File: 85409-44-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,2-dichloro-N-[1-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]acetamide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,2-dichloro-N-[1-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]acetamide(85409-44-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,2-dichloro-N-[1-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]acetamide(85409-44-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 85409-44-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,2-dichloro-N-[1-(chloromethyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-oxoethyl]acetamide, also known as DCA, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H10Cl3NO2. It is a chlorinated derivative of acetamide and belongs to the class of chloroacetamides. DCA is often used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is also known for its herbicidal properties and is commonly used as a weed killer in agriculture. Additionally, DCA has been studied for its potential anticancer properties, although further research is needed to determine its effectiveness in cancer treatment.

InChI:InChI=1/C11H9Cl4NO2/c12-5-8(16-11(18)10(14)15)9(17)6-1-3-7(13)4-2-6/h1-4,8,10H,5H2,(H,16,18)

Upstream product

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