Chloropropanols are chlorohydrins related to propanols containing chloride functional group. Eight isomers are possible. Two of these derivatives, 1,3-dichloropropanol (1,3-DCP) and 3-chloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD), are carcinogenic contaminants in processed foods. Several isomers are encountered in industrial chemistry. Monochloropropanols:
2-Chloro-1-propanol 3-Chloro-1-propanol 1-Chloro-2-propanol Dichloropropanols:
1,2-Dichloropropanol 1,3-Dichloropropanol (1,3-DCP) Chloropropanediols:
3-Chloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) 2-Chloropropane-1,3-diol (2-MCPD)