Chloroacetamide

**Semantic type:** Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A chlorinated sulfhydryl alkylating reagent that forms covalent bonds with the thiol group of cysteines so the protein or peptide no longer forms disulfide bonds.

**Synonyms:** - 2-Chloracetamide - 2-Chloroacetamide - 2-Chloroethanamide - Acetamide, 2-chloro- - CAA - Chloracetamide