INTRODUCTION
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(usually called2,4-D) is anorganic compoundwith thechemical formulaC8H6Cl2O3. It is a systemicherbicidewhich selectively kills mostbroadleafweeds by causing uncontrolled growth in them, but leaves mostgrassessuch ascereals,lawnturf, andgrasslandrelatively unaffected.
2,4-D is one of the oldest and most widely available herbicides in the world, having been commercially available since 1945, and is now produced by many chemical companies since the patent on it has long since expired. It can be found in numerous commercial lawn herbicide mixtures, and is widely used as a weedkiller on cereal crops, pastures, and orchards. Over 1,500 herbicide products contain 2,4-D as an active ingredient.BASIC INFORMATION
Product name2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acidCAS number: 94-75-7Molecular formula:C8H6Cl2O3Molecular weight:221.0374SMILES: OC (= O) COc1ccc [1] (cc1Cl) Cl
APPLICATIONAgricultural use as herbicides and plant growth agents, often processed into sodium salt, ammonium salt or ester liquid, powder, emulsion, ointment and so on.
Storage method
STORAGE
Store in a cool, airy warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat. Should be stored separately with oxidants, bases, food chemicals, avoid mixing reservoir. Equipped with the appropriate variety and quantity of fire equipment. Storage area should be equipped with suitable materials to contain spills.