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
2,3,6-Trichlorophenylacetic acid formula graphical representation
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

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