An organic compound containing both chlorine and an amide group (-NH₂ or -NHR or -NR₂), used in synthesis and disinfection.
From chloro- (chlorine) + amide (from ammonia + -ide), combining the halogen with the nitrogen-containing functional group.
Chloroamides are among the most powerful disinfectants—N-chloroamides can destroy bacteria and viruses on contact by chemically ripping apart their cellular machinery.
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