| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
MECOPROP-2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER | [CAS]
71526-69-7 | [Synonyms]
mecoprop-2-ethylhexyl
Mecoprop, 2-Ethylhexyl Ester @100 μg/mL in MeOH
2-ethylhexyl 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate
2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-propionic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Propanoic acid, 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
275-596-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C18H27ClO3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD01310646 | [MOL File]
71526-69-7.mol | [Molecular Weight]
326.86 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Production Methods]
Mecoprop-etexyl is produced through an industrial sequence centred on preparing the phenoxypropionic acid core and converting it into a stable ester with 2-ethylhexanol. Manufacturing generally begins with synthesis of racemic mecoprop acid, typically via chlorination of the corresponding phenoxypropionate precursor followed by hydrolysis, or by direct condensation routes used across the phenoxy herbicide family. The acid is then transformed into a more reactive derivative, most commonly an acid chloride, under controlled conditions to prevent side reactions. This activated intermediate is reacted with 2-ethylhexanol to form the etexyl ester, with catalysts and solvents selected to drive the esterification efficiently. | [Mechanism of action]
Selective, systemic, absorbed through leaves and translocated to roots. Synthetic auxin. | [Pesticide Type]
Herbicide |
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