potassium 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate
- CAS No.
- 1929-86-8
- Chemical Name:
- potassium 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate
- Synonyms
- MCPP,K-SALT;MECOPROP,POTASSIUMSALT;potassium 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate;Potassium α-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate;2-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)propanoic acid potassium salt;2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-propionic acid potassium salt;Propanoic acid, 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-, potassium salt
- CBNumber:
- CB8876016
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H10ClKO3
- Molecular Weight:
- 252.7359
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- 1929-86-8.mol
| Boiling point | 101.6℃ at 101.7kPa |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.172 at 20℃ |
| vapor pressure | 21.07-29.06hPa at 20-25℃ |
| LogP | -1-2.65 at 20℃ and pH4-9 |
| Surface tension | 44.8mN/m at 413g/L and 20℃ |
| FDA UNII | 883N15854T |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Mecoprop potassium salt (1929-86-8) |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |    GHS07,GHS09,GHS05 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H315-H410-H302-H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P273-P391-P501-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501-P280-P305+P351+P338-P310 |
| REACH Registrations | Active |
potassium 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Production Methods
Mecoprop-potassium is produced through the same neutralisation-based industrial logic used for other alkali-metal salts of phenoxy herbicides, with the goal of generating a highly water-soluble, formulation ready active. The process begins with synthesis and purification of racemic mecoprop acid via the standard phenoxypropionate route. The purified acid is then dissolved or slurried in water and treated with potassium hydroxide under controlled pH and temperature, ensuring complete conversion to the potassium salt while preventing degradation or unwanted ester formation. Once neutralisation reaches the target stoichiometry, the resulting aqueous mecoprop-potassium solution is filtered to remove any insoluble residues, adjusted for active-ingredient concentration, and standardized for pH and density.
Mechanism of action
Selective, systemic, absorbed through leaves and translocated to roots. Synthetic auxin.
Pesticide Type
Herbicide
potassium 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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