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

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2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA12467.0B
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS94-75-7
IUPAC Name2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid
Molecular FormulaC8H6Cl2O3
InChI KeyOVSKIKFHRZPJSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC(=O)COC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1Cl
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to pale cream to pale brown
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)134.0-142.0?C
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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Loomis, D.; Guyton, K.; Grosse, Y.; El Ghissasi, F.; Bouvard, V.; Benbrahim-Tallaa, L.; Guha, N.; Mattock, H.; Straif, K. Carcinogenicity of lindane, DDT, and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. Lancet Oncol. 2015, 16 (8), 891-892.
  2. Njoku, V. O.; Islam, M. A.; Asif, M.; Hameed, B. H. Adsorption of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid by mesoporous activated carbon prepared from H3PO4-activated langsat empty fruit bunch. J. Environ. Manage. 2015, 154, 138-144.