ALL meanings of chloroacetic acid
chlo·ro·a·ce·tic ac·id
C c - noun chloroacetic acid a colourless crystalline soluble strong acid prepared by chlorinating acetic acid and used as an intermediate in the manufacture of many chemicals; monochloracetic acid. Formula: CH2ClCOOH 3
- noun chloroacetic acid either of two related compounds: dichloracetic acid, CHCl2COOH, or trichloracetic acid CCl3COOH 3
- noun chloroacetic acid a colorless, crystalline, deliquescent, water-soluble powder, C 2 H 3 ClO 2 , usually derived from acetic acid by chlorination: used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes and other organic compounds. 1
- noun chloroacetic acid (organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of acetic acid CH2Cl-COOH that is used in organic synthesis. 0