3-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid
Agent Name
3-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid
CAS Number
588-32-9
Formula
C8-H7-Cl-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, (3-chlorophenoxy)-; Acetic acid, (m-chlorophenoxy)-; m-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Off-white powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical reagent; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Chlorophenoxy compounds"; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "2,4-D."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000318 mm Hg
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
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