2,3-Dichloropropanoic Acid (CAT: C000517) is a chemical compound classified as an organochlorine herbicide. It is utilized in agriculture to control the growth of unwanted weeds and plants. As an herbicide, it interferes with the metabolic processes of plants, ultimately leading to their growth inhibition and, in some cases, plant death. The compound is used to manage and maintain crop fields and other agricultural areas by preventing the competition from invasive plants.
| Catalog Number | C000517 |
| CAS Number | 565-64-0 |
| Synonyms | 2,3-Dichloropropionic Acid; |
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₄Cl₂O₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | DMSO (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Storage | -20°C |
| Reference | Okochi, Yumiko, et al.: Kankyo Gijutsu, 26(4), 225-228 (1997) |
