o-chloroacetamide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 2-chloroacetamide, this is a chlorinated organic compound. The reagent is available as a white to yellow powder which has a melting point at 120 C. o-chloroacetamide can be generated by the ammonolysis of a methyl ester. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 79-07-2 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: ClCH2CONH2 Molecular weight: 93.51 Assay: Minimum 97 %o-chloroacetamide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. o-chloroacetamide is widely used as a herbicide and a preservative. It is additionally used as a surface-active agent in home laundry, cleaning products & household formulated cleaners, petroleum production, polymer processing and in other industrial uses. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.