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Usage

Uses

Used in Agriculture and Landscaping:
3-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid is used as a herbicide for controlling broadleaf weeds in various crops, turf, and non-cropland areas. It is effective in disrupting the growth and development of weeds, leading to their death.
Used in Combination with Other Herbicides:
3-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid is used as a component in herbicide mixtures to improve their effectiveness in controlling broadleaf weeds. This combination approach enhances weed control and helps to manage herbicide resistance.
Used with Caution Near Water Bodies:
3-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid is used with caution in areas near water bodies due to its potential harmful effects on aquatic organisms. Proper application and management practices are essential to minimize its impact on the environment.

InChI:InChI=1/C10H11ClO3/c1-7-6-8(11)2-3-9(7)14-5-4-10(12)13/h2-3,6H,4-5H2,1H3,(H,12,13)

Upstream product

• 1570-64-5 2-methyl-4-chlorophenol 
• 16987-03-4 sodium 3-chloroproanoate 
• 56761-29-6 3-(4-chloro-2-methyl-phenoxy)-propionic acid ethyl ester 
• 111140-97-7 3-(2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)propanenitrile 

Downstream Products

• 101991-38-2 3-(4-chloro-2-methyl-phenoxy)-propionic acid amide 
• 76301-90-1 6-chloro-2,3-dihydro-8-methyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Amidino derivatives and their use as thrombin inhibitors

There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein R1, Rx, Y, Ry, n and B have meanings given in the description which are useful as competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like proteases, such as thrombin, and in particular in the treatment of conditions where inhibition of thrombin is required (e.g. thrombosis) or as anticoagulants.

Spiro hydantoin aldose reductase inhibitors

Sorbitol formation from glucose, catalyzed by the enzyme aldose reductase, is believed to play a role in the development of certain chronic complications of diabetes mellitus. Spiro hydantoin derived from five- and six-membered ketones fused to an aromatic ring or ring system inhibit aldose reductase isolated from calf lens. In vivo these compounds are potent inhibitors of sorbitol formation in sciatic nerves of streptozotocinized rats. Optimum in vivo activity is reached in spiro hydantoins derived from 6-halogenated 2,3-dihydro-4H-1-benzopyran-4-ones (4-chromanones). In 2,4-dihydro-6-fluorospirol[4H-1-benzopyran-4,4'-imidazolidine]-2',5'- ione, the activity resides exclusively in the 4S isomer, compound 115 (CP-45,634, USAN: sorbinil). This compound is currently being used to test, in humans, the value of aldose reductase inhibitors in the therapy of diabetic complications.