3-Chloropropanoic acid

UMB66

Identifiers
IUPAC name 3-chloropropionic acid
CAS Number	107-94-8 Y
PubChem CID	7899
ChemSpider	7611
UNII	R5J180FN9Z
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.214
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C3H5ClO2
Molar mass	108.52 g/mol
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
Melting point	42 °C (108 °F)
Boiling point	204 °C (399 °F) (decomp.)
SMILES C(CCl)C(=O)O
InChI InChI=1S/C3H5ClO2/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h1-2H2,(H,5,6) Key:QEYMMOKECZBKAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

3-Chloropropanoic acid (also 3-chloropropionic acid) or UMB66 is a drug used in scientific research. It is structurally related to GHB and binds to the GHB receptor, but has no affinity for GABA receptors. It is also an active ingredient in some herbicide blends. Overdose may cause unconsciousness and/or convulsions.