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Home/Compounds/Agrochemical/2,4-D-methyl
C9H8Cl2O3
235.06 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning

2,4-D methyl ester

CAS1928-38-7EC217-670-7
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
analytical reference standard

2,4-D methyl ester is an analytical reference standard used for the identification and quantification of the compound. It is the methyl ester derivative of 2,4-D, a chlorophenoxy herbicide, and is primarily employed in laboratory and research settings.

analytical reference standard

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2,4-D methyl ester (CAS 1928-38-7) 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

methyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate

InChIKey

HWIGZMADSFQMOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

COC(=O)COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)Cl)Cl

Synonyms (17)
  • (2, methyl ester
  • 2,4-D methyl ester
  • 2,4-D-methyl
  • Caswell No. 315AW
  • Methyl 2,4-D ester

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