2,3,6-Trichlorophenylacetic acid
Agent Name
2,3,6-Trichlorophenylacetic acid
Alternative Name
Chlorfenac
CAS Number
85-34-7
Formula
C8-H5-Cl3-O2
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Chlorfenac; 2,3,6-TCA; 2,3,6-Trichlorobenzeneacetic acid; 2,3,6-Trichlorophenyl acetic acid; 2,3,6-Trichlorphenylessigsaeure [German]; Acetic acid, (2,3,6-trichlorophenyl)-; Benzeneacetic acid, 2,3,6-trichloro-; Fenac; Fenae; Fenatrol; Kanepar; Kyselina 2,3,6-trichlorfenyloctova [Czech]; TCPA; Tri fene; Tri-fen; Trifene; [ChemIDplus] UN3077
Category
Herbicides, Chlorophenoxy
Description
Colorless solid; [HSDB] White solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an herbicide; No longer contained in any registered pesticide products; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Chlorophenoxy compounds"; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "2,4,5T."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.39E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, 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: