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C10H10Cl2O3
249.09 g/mol
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4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butanoic acid

CAS94-82-6EC202-366-9
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
selective post-emergence broadleaf herbicide

4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butanoic acid is a selective, translocated hormone-type herbicide used for post-emergence control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds. It is applied in crops such as cereals, clovers, grassland, legumes, and groundnuts.

Control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in alfalfa, clover, and peanutsPost-emergence weed management in cereals and grasslandSelective weed control in soybeans, peppermint, and birdsfoot trefoil

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Referencestereoisomer of

4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy-d3)butyric Acid

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butanoic acid

InChIKey

YIVXMZJTEQBPQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)OCCCC(=O)O

Synonyms (44)
  • 2,4-D Butyric
  • 2,4-D butyric acid
  • 2,4-DB
  • 2,4-DB, PESTANAL(R)
  • 2,4-DM
  • 4-(2,4-DB)
  • Buratal
  • Butirex
  • Butormone
  • Butoxon
  • Butoxone
  • Butoxone amine
  • Butoxone ester
  • Butyrac
  • Butyrac 118
  • Butyrac 200
  • Butyrac ester
  • Campbell's db straight
  • Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid
  • Embutone
  • Embutone (Salt/Mix)
  • Embutox
  • Embutox (Salt/Mix)
  • Embutox E
  • Embutox E (Salt/Mix)
  • Embutox klean-up
  • Legumex D
  • MB 2878 (Salt/Mix)
  • Sys 67 Buratal
  • Venceweed