Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (CAS: 68603-42-9)?
Answer
2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (2,4-D) is primarily used as a herbicide in agriculture to manage weeds. It is also employed in industrial applications such as in the production of other chemicals. In research, it serves as a model compound for studying herbicidal activity. Additionally, it has been used historically in the formulation of certain pesticides and in the development of plant growth regulators.
About
CAS No
68603-42-9
English Name
2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloropropan-2-one; N-methylmethanamine
Molecular Formula
C13H13Cl8NO4
Molecular Weight
530.87 g/mol
EINECS
271-657-0
SMILES
CNC.c1cc(c(cc1Cl)Cl)OCC(=O)O.C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChIKey
VSIOJDPUQMSMND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
