2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)propionic acid

Synonyms

2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)propanoic acid; 2-(m-Chlorophenoxy)propionic acid; 3CP; 3CPA; Amchem 3-CP; Cloprop; Cloprop [ISO:PROP]; Fruitone CPA; Metachlorphenprop; Propanoic acid, 2-(3-chlorophenoxy)-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Herbicides, Chlorophenoxy

Description

Colorless solid; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as a plant growth regulator, fruit thinner, and to increase the size of pineapples; No longer registered with the EPA for use in the US, cancelled; [HSDB]

Comments

An eye irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "2,4D."

Biomedical References

0.000228 mm Hg

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)