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
Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.
Sourcing or supplying this compound?
List your inventory or post a purchase request
CAS 101-10-0
Related Compounds
ApplicationSame Use
Chlorpropham
CAS101-21-3
Herbicide and plant growth regulator
ReferenceSame Category
Tribenuron-methyl
CAS101200-48-0
Post-emergence herbicide for broadleaf weeds
ReferenceSame Category
Calcium thiosulfate
CAS10124-41-1
Fungicide in crop protection
ReferenceSame Category
Magnesium thiosulfate
CAS10124-53-5
Soil amendment fertilizer
ReferenceSame Category
Flufenoxuron
CAS101463-69-8
Insecticide and acaricide
Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
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