2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid

Description

Mecoprop is a colorless, odorless, crystallinesolid. Molecular weight =214.66; Freezing/Meltingpoint 5 9395℃. Slightly soluble in water.

Chemical properties

Off-White Solid

Chemical properties

Mecoprop is a colorless, crystalline solid. Odorless.

The Uses of 2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid

Herbicide.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is lactic acid in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a 4-chloro-2-methylphenyl group. It is an aromatic ether, a monocarboxylic acid and a member of monochlorobenzenes. It is functionally related to a rac-lactic acid.

General Description

Colorless crystals. Corrosive to metals. Used as an herbicide.

Air & Water Reactions

Soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A phenoxy aryloxyalkanoic acid derivative.

Hazard

Toxic by ingestion and inhalation, irritant to skin and eyes.

Agricultural Uses

Herbicide: A General Use Pesticide, postemergent herbicide, most often used in combination with other pesticides. Most of the production is used on turf, including lawns, sport turf and commercial sod production for control of creeping broadleaf weeds such as clovers, chickweed, ivy, plantain and similar plants. It is also used on wheat, barley and oats. A small percentage is used in noncrop areas such as rights-of-way, drainage ditch banks and forest site preparation.

Trade name

ASSASSIN®; BANVEL P®; BH MECOPROP®; CERIDOR®; CHIPCO®; CHIPCO TURF HERBICIDE MCPP®; CLEAVAL®; CLENECORN®; CLOVOTOX®; COMPITOX EXTRA®; CORNOX PLUS®; CR 205®; CRUSADER®; DOCKLENE®; EXP 419®; GRASLAM®; HARNESS®; HARRIER®; HEDONAL MCPP®; HERRISOL®; HYMEC®; IOTOX®; ISO-CORNOX®; KILPROP®; LIRANOX®; MECOBROM®; MECOMIN D®; MECOPEOP®; MECOPAR®; MECOPEX®; MECOTURF®; MEPRO®; MECHLORPROP®; MECOPROP®; MYLONE®; MUSKETEET®; POST-KITE®; PROPAL®; PROPONEX- PLUS®; RANKOTEX®; RD 4593®; RUNCATEX®; SELOXONE®; SCOTLENE®; SEL-OXONE®; SUPER GREEN AND WEED®; SUPOERTOX®; SWIPE 560 EC®; TARGET®; TERSET®; TETRALEN-PLUS®; TRIESTER II®; TRIMEC 1144 40% SP®; TRIPLET®; U 46®; U 46 KV-ESTER®; VERDONE®; VI-PAR®; VI- PEX®; VIPEX®

Safety Profile

Suspected carcinogen. Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by skin contact and intraperitoneal routes. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. An herbicide. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-

Potential Exposure

It is a chlorophenoxy-herbicide, used to control many broadleaf weeds. A derivative of phenoxy aryloxyalkanoic acid.

First aid

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seekmedical attention immediately. If this chemical contactsthe skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove fromexposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing hasstopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transferpromptly to a medical facility. When this chemical hasbeen swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.

Storage

Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with thischemical you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area away from oxidizers and strong bases.

Shipping

UN3345 Phenoxyacetic acid derivative pesticide, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials

Incompatibilities

A weak acid. Incompatible with strong bases and oxidizers.

Waste Disposal

In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.