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Home/Compounds/Agrochemical/(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid
C8H6Cl2O3
221.03 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning

2-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid

CAS575-90-6EC209-395-6
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
auxin herbicide active ingredient

2-(2,6-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid is a synthetic auxin herbicide compound used as an active ingredient in agrochemical formulations. It is structurally characterized by a dichlorinated aromatic ring linked to an acetic acid moiety, exhibiting moderate lipophilicity and a single carboxylic acid group.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (CAS 575-90-6) 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-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid

InChIKey

KHZWIIFEFQBNKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

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

Synonyms (13)
  • KNL
  • 2,6-D
  • 2,6-D ACID
  • 2,6-Dichlorophenoxyacetate

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