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2,4-D

PESTANAL®, analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 2,4-D

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Linear Formula:
Cl2C6H3OCH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
221.04
Beilstein:
1214242
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12000000
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

analytical standard

vapor pressure

0.4 mmHg ( 160 °C)

product line

PESTANAL®

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

packaging

vial of 1000 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

136-140 °C (lit.)

application(s)

agriculture
environmental

format

neat

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)COc1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl

InChI

1S/C8H6Cl2O3/c9-5-1-2-7(6(10)3-5)13-4-8(11)12/h1-3H,4H2,(H,11,12)

InChI key

OVSKIKFHRZPJSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2,4-D is a widely used, colorless and odorless herbicide, which can find applications in controlling broad-leaved weeds, woody plants in agriculture and also broad-leaves aquatic weeds. It can readily undergo degradation by microorganisms in soil and water.

Application

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PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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