6386-63-6

Basic information

• Product Name: [4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid
• Synonyms: Clocxyfonac;2-(4-Chloro-2-(hydroxyMethyl)phenoxy)acetic acid;4-Chloro-α-hydroxy-o-tolyloxyacetic acid;[2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-chlorophenoxy]acetic acid;Trylone
• CAS NO: 6386-63-6
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉ClO₄
• Molecular Weight: 216.6184
• EINECS: 228-987-5
• Mol File: 6386-63-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 141 °C
• Boiling Point: 391.4 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 190.5 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.44 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 7.89E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.586
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• PKA: 3.07±0.10(Predicted)
• BRN: 2562257
• CAS DataBase Reference: [4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: [4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid(6386-63-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: [4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid(6386-63-6)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn,N
• Statements: 40-50
• Safety Statements: 36/37-61
• RIDADR: UN 3077 9 / PGIII
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 6386-63-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

[4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid is a compound with a molecular formula of C8H8ClO4. It is a chlorinated derivative of 2-phenoxyacetic acid and contains a hydroxymethyl group attached to the phenyl ring. [4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid is often used as a plant growth regulator to stimulate the rooting of cuttings and to prevent premature fruit drop. It can also be used as a herbicide to control the growth of broadleaf weeds in various crops. In addition, [4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid has potential applications in pharmaceutical research and development due to its structural characteristics and potential biological activities. Overall, [4-chloro-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]acetic acid is a versatile chemical with multiple potential uses in agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H9ClO4/c10-7-1-2-8(6(3-7)4-11)14-5-9(12)13/h1-3,11H,4-5H2,(H,12,13)

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