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under 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic Acid
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2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic Acid
Definition
: A powerful herbicide used as a selective weed killer.
Other names
MCPA; 2 Methyl 4 chlorophenoxyacetic Acid; Methoxone; Agroxone
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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mecoprop [ mecoprop, (+-)-isomer,2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid,2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxypropionic acid,mecoprop, (R)-isomer,mecoprop, (S)-isomer,mecoprop, ammonium salt,mecoprop, potassium salt,mecoprop, potassium salt, (+-)-isomer,mecoprop, sodium salt,mecoprop, sodium salt, (+-)-isomer ]
RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure
93-65-2 2-
(4-
chloro-
2-
methylphenoxy)propionic acid
2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic Acid/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Herbicides
Br J Clin Pharm 7(1):111;1978; Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 21(1-2):89;1979; Clin Toxicol 18:154;1977; J Assoc Off Anal Chem 58(5):1027;1975; Vet Hum Toxicol 1979;21(Suppl):172