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Usage

Uses

Used in Agricultural Industry:
α,α-Dichlorophenylacetic acid is used as a herbicidal agent for controlling broadleaf weeds and woody plants in various agricultural settings. Its application helps protect crops from competition and damage caused by these unwanted plants, thereby improving crop yield and quality.
Used in Environmental Management:
Despite its potential environmental and health risks, α,α-Dichlorophenylacetic acid can be used in controlled environments for managing invasive plant species and maintaining ecological balance. Its targeted action on specific plant types allows for selective control without affecting the surrounding ecosystem.
Used in Research and Development:
α,α-Dichlorophenylacetic acid serves as a valuable compound in scientific research, particularly in the fields of plant biology, ecology, and environmental science. Its ability to mimic plant hormones and induce abnormal growth provides insights into plant growth regulation and the development of safer and more effective herbicides.
It is crucial to note that due to the potential risks associated with α,α-Dichlorophenylacetic acid, its use should be strictly regulated, and alternative, safer herbicides should be considered whenever possible. Proper handling, storage, and disposal practices must be followed to minimize its negative impacts on the environment and human health.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H6Cl2O2/c9-8(10,7(11)12)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,11,12)

Upstream product

• 4755-72-0 Chloro-phenyl-acetic acid 
• 101-97-3 Ethyl 2-phenylethanoate 
• 81265-15-8 methyl 2,2-dichloro-2-phenylacetate 
• 71-43-2 benzene 
• 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 
• 98-07-7 Benzotrichlorid 
• 5317-66-8 ethyl α,α-dichlorophenylacetate 

Downstream Products

• 4773-36-8 2,2-dichloro-2-phenylacetyl chloride 
• 86608-86-8 6-Chloro-4,4-dimethyl-2-phenyl-4H-benzo[1,3]dioxine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester 
• 197857-86-6 N-allyl-N-benzyl-2,2-dichloro-2-phenylacetamide 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Halogen atom transfer radical cyclization of N-allyl-N-benzyl-2,2-dihaloamides to 2-pyrrolidinones, promoted by Fe0-FeCl3 or CuCl-TMEDA

The halogen atom transfer radical cyclization of a N-allyl-N-benzyl-2,2-dihaloamides to 2-pyrrolidinones has been carried out in high yields under mild conditions, in a reaction promoted by CuCl-TMEDA or Fe0-FeCl3 in acetonitrile or N,N-dimethylformamide, respectively.

Electrochemical Reduction of Trichloromethylbenzene II Reduction in the Presence of Electrophiles

Electrochemical reduction of trichloromethylbenzene at a mercury electrode in DMF/TBABF4 in the presence of acetic anhydride gives 1,2-diacetoxy-1-phenylpropene as major product; minor products are dichloromethylbenzene and dimerized products.During the reduction 1,1-dichloro-1-phenyl-2-propane and 2-acetoxy-1-chloro-1-phenylpropene can be detected.With sodium perchlorate as supporting electrolyte 1-chloro-1-phenyl-2-propanone and 1-acetoxy-1-phenyl-2-propanone are formed; these products are also formed during the reduction of benzal chloride in the presence of acetic anhydride.Reductive carboxylation of trichloromethylbenzene gives 2,2-dichloro-2-phenylacetic acid.

Chlorinations with Carbon Tetrachloride under Conditions of Phase Transfer Catalysis

Anion of ketones, sulfones and esters were α-chlorinated by carbon tetrachloride under conditions of phase transfer catalysis (PTC).Alcohols were unreactive.The observed products show that secondary reactions took place in many cases.The chlorination of the sulfone cis-2,5-diphenyltetrahydrothiophene-1,1-dioxide (1) occurred with inversion to give trans-2,5-dichloro-2,5-diphenyltetrahydrothiophene-1,1-dioxide (2).The structures of cis-1 and trans-2 were determined by X-ray diffraction.The reaction conditions are also applicable to brominations using bromotrichloromethane.