Chloramine (monochloramine) is a chemical compound with the formula NH2Cl. It is usually used as a dilute solution where it's used as a disinfectant. The term chloramine also refers to a family of organic compounds with the formulas R2NCl and RNCl2 (R is an organic group). Dichloramine, NHCl2, and nitrogen trichloride, NCl3, are also well known. Synthesis and chemical reactions NH2Cl is a highly unstable compound in concentrated form, much less as a pure liquid. Pure NH2Cl decomposes violently… (More on Chloramine)