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2,2-Dichloropropionic acid

2,2-Dichloropropionic acid is the organic compound with the formula CH<sub>3</sub>CCl<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H. 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 herbicide used to control perennial grasses.

It is an inhibitor of some enzymes that process pyruvate.

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