2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid is used as a supplement in plant cell culture media. It is a synthetic auxin, which finds application as a plant growth regulator. Further, it is used to increase latex output of old rubber trees.

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Applications
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid is used as a supplement in plant cell culture media. It is a synthetic auxin, which finds application as a plant growth regulator. Further, it is used to increase latex output of old rubber trees.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Moisture and light-sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 94-75-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H6Cl2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 221.033
• MDL Number: MFCD00004300
• InChI Key: OVSKIKFHRZPJSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 2-2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, hedonal, rhodia, agrotect, fernesta, fernimine, netagrone, tributon
• PubChem CID: 1486
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28854
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)OCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 136°C to 140°C
• Density: 1.42
• Boiling Point: 160°C (0.4 mmHg)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1214242
• Merck Index: 14,2796
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 221.04
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H317-H318-H335-H351
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H302-H312-H317-H335 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-361-1
RTECSNumber	AG6825000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only