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2,4-Dichlorophenoxy Acetic Acid

Item No. 10190

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-acetic acid
CAS Number
94-75-7
Synonyms
  • 2,4-D
  • Diclordon
  • Vidon 638
Molecular Formula
C8H6Cl2O3
Formula Weight
221.0
Purity
≥97%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlEthanol:PBS(pH 7.2) (1:1): 0.5 mg/ml
λmax
205, 229, 285 nm
SMILES
ClC1=CC(Cl)=CC=C1OCC(O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H6Cl2O3/c9-5-1-2-7(6(10)3-5)13-4-8(11)12/h1-3H,4H2,(H,11,12)
InChi Key
OVSKIKFHRZPJSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Origin
Synthetic
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid is a synthetic auxin, a class of plant growth regulators, that is often used as a supplement in plant cell culture media. It is also an active ingredient in herbicides that controls root elongation and cell production by disrupting the actin cytoskeleton.1 Formulations containing 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid have been used as herbicides in agriculture, as well as in aquatic and residential areas.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Rahman, A., Bannigan, A., Sulaman, W., et al. Auxin, actin and growth of the Arabidopsis thaliana primary root. Plant J. 50, 514-528 (2007).