Molecule ID: 300

IUPAC Name: 2-chloroacetic acid

Description: The molecule is a chlorocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid carrying a 2-chloro substituent. It has a role as an alkylating agent and a herbicide. It is a chlorocarboxylic acid and a haloacetic acid. It derives from an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a chloroacetate.

SMILES: O=C(O)CCl

SELFIES: [O][=C][Branch1][C][O][C][Cl]

InChI: InChI=1S/C2H3ClO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H2,(H,4,5)

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Ų
- LogP: 0.2