2,3,6-Trichlorobenzoic acid
Agent Name
2,3,6-Trichlorobenzoic acid
Alternative Name
2,3,6-TBA
CAS Number
50-31-7
Formula
C7-H3-Cl3-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,3,6-TBA; 2,3,6-TBA(the herbicide); 2,3,6-TCB; 2,3,6-TCBA; 2,3,6-Trichlorbenzoesaeure [German]; Acide trichlorobenzoique [French]; Benzabar; Benzac-1281; Benzak [Czech]; Fen-all; HC 1281; Kyselina 2,3,6-trichlorbenzoova [Czech]; T-2; TCBA; Tribac; Trichlorobenzoic acid; Trisben [Czech]; Trysben; Benzoic acid, 2,3,6-trichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
Colorless, odorless fine crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in herbicide formulations; [HSDB]
Comments
Effects in animal experiments include enzyme inhibition/induction; [RTECS] In a subchronic feeding study of rats, hepatic degenerative changes were seen microscopically; [HSDB] May cause irritation; Targets the liver; [MSDSonline]
Restricted
Cancelled--active ingredient no longer contained in any registered products; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00055 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: