2,2-Dichloropropionic acid is the

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with the formula CH₃CCl₂CO₂H. It is a colorless liquid that freezes near room temperature.

Occurrence and use

Its sodium salt once was marketed under the name Dalapon as a selective

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used to control perennial grasses. It is an inhibitor of some enzymes that process pyruvate.

References

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