N-chlorosuccinimide


N-chlorosuccinimide

[¦en ‚klȯr·ō·sək′sin·ə‚mīd] (organic chemistry) C4H4ClNO2 Orthorhombic crystals with the smell of chlorine; melting point is 150-151°C; soluble in water, benzene, and alcohol; used as a chlorinating agent.