2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R010527
• CAS Number: 94-75-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H6Cl2O3
• Molecular Weight: 221.033
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic Acid; 2,4-D; Diclordon; Dicopur; Esterone; Fernimine; Foredex 75; Trinoxol; 2,4-D
• Target: Apoptosis
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6Cl2O3/c9-5-1-2-7(6(10)3-5)13-4-8(11)12/h1-3H,4H2,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: OVSKIKFHRZPJSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)OCC(=O)O

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4D) is a synthetic auxin, a class of plant growth regulators.2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid acts by mimicking the action of the plant growth hormone auxin, which results in uncontrolled growth and eventually death in susceptible plants.

Reference

Hamner, C. L., & Tukey, H. B. (1944). The Herbicidal Action Of 2,4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic And 2,4,5 Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid On Bindweed. Science, 100(2590), 154-155. doi:10.1126/science.100.2590.154