| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
potassium (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate | [CAS]
14214-89-2 | [Synonyms]
2,4-D potassium salt
potassium (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid potassium
(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid potassium salt | [EINECS(EC#)]
238-070-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H5Cl2KO3 | [MOL File]
14214-89-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
259.128 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Production Methods]
The commercial production of 2,4-D potassium begins with purified 2,4-D acid, obtained via the standard phenoxyacetic acid route involving chlorination of phenol and etherification with monochloroacetic acid. Once isolated, the free acid is dissolved in water or a mixed solvent and neutralised with potassium hydroxide, forming the potassium carboxylate salt under controlled pH and temperature to prevent excess base or unreacted acid. | [Mechanism of action]
Selective, systemic, absorbed through roots and increases biosynthesis and production of ethylene causing uncontrolled cell division and so damages vascular tissue. Synthetic auxin. | [Pesticide Type]
Herbicide |
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