2-Chloro-propionyl chloride is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a pungent odor, typical of acyl chlorides. Its structure consists of a propionyl group (derived from propionic acid) bonded to a chlorine atom, which enhances its reactivity. The presence of both the carbonyl and chlorine functional groups enables it to undergo a range of nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions, making it reactive towards alcohols, amines, and other nucleophiles. This allows for the easy formation of esters, amides, and other derivatives.
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