The haloalkanes (halogenoalkanes, alkyl halides) are alkanes containing one or more halogen substituents. They are used commercially as flame retardants, fire extinguishants, refrigerants, propellants, solvents, and pharmaceuticals. Haloacetate are included. These compounds are hydrolysed by Haloacetate_dehalogenases and Haloalkane_dehalogenases See also this moiety in type of inhibitors: Haloalkane
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