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C9H9ClO3
200.62 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning

2-(3-CHLOROPHENOXY)PROPIONIC ACID

CAS101-10-0EC202-915-2
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Herbicide and plant growth regulator

2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)propionic acid, commonly known as mecoprop, is a selective herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds. It is often found in household weed killers and lawn fertilizers, typically combined with other herbicides like 2,4-D, dicamba, and MCPA.

Herbicide for broadleaf weedsComponent of lawn weed-and-feed productsUsed in combination with other herbicides for weed control

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-(3-CHLOROPHENOXY)PROPIONIC ACID (CAS 101-10-0) is 2918.99.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2918.99

EU CN code (8-digit)

2918 99 90

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-(3-chlorophenoxy)propanoic acid

InChIKey

YNTJKQDWYXUTLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)OC1=CC(=CC=C1)Cl

Synonyms (16)
  • 3-CPPA
  • 3CP
  • 3CPA
  • Amchem 3-CP
  • Cloprop
  • Fruitone CPA
  • Metachlorphenprop

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