| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
(2R)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)propanoic acid: N-methylmethanamine | [CAS]
104786-87-0 | [Synonyms]
(2R)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)propanoic acid: N-methylmethanamine | [Molecular Formula]
C11H15Cl2NO3 | [MOL File]
104786-87-0.mol | [Molecular Weight]
280.148 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Production Methods]
Dichlorprop-P-diethylammonium is produced using the same overarching industrial pattern applied to other amine-salt forms of phenoxypropionate herbicides: manufacturers first generate and purify the parent acid, dichlorprop-P, the resolved (R-enantiomer) form of dichlorprop, then convert it into the desired salt through a controlled neutralisation step. Upstream, dichlorprop-P acid is obtained by assembling and chlorinating the phenoxypropionate framework, followed by enantioselective synthesis or resolution to secure the R-isomer, and purification to technical grade. To form the diethylammonium salt, the acid is dissolved or slurried in an appropriate medium and treated with diethylamine at a defined pH and temperature, ensuring full salt formation without leaving excess free amine or unreacted acid. | [Mechanism of action]
Selective, systemic, absorbed through leaves and translocates to roots. Synthetic auxin causing stem and leaf malformations leading to death. | [Pesticide Type]
Herbicide |
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