Chloroacetic Acid Molecular Structure - Chemical Composition & Properties #140642 (License: Personal Use)

This 3D rendering depicts chloroacetic acid, where a chlorine atom replaces a hydrogen on the methyl group of acetic acid. The molecule consists of two carbon atoms (gray), three hydrogen atoms (white), two oxygen atoms (red), and one chlorine atom (green), illustrating its polar and reactive nature. Its structure underpins its use as an intermediate in synthesizing herbicides, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.

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