4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid is a herbicide. Its degradation in an aqueous medium has been studied through advanced electrochemical oxidation processes, utilizing an undivided cell with a platinum (Pt) anode.
Parameters
Melting point | 157-159 °C |
Boiling point | 266.91°C (rough estimate) |
density | 1.3245 (rough estimate) |
refractive index | 1.5250 (estimate) |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | 957mg/l |
form | crystalline |
pka | pK1: 3.10 (25°C) |
color | White to light beige |
Water Solubility | 848mg/L(25 ºC) |
BRN | 1211804 |
LogP | 2.250 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 122-88-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid(122-88-3) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid (122-88-3) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
Risk Statements | 22-R22 |
Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
RIDADR | 2811 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | AG0175000 |
F | 21 |
TSCA | Yes |
HazardClass | IRRITANT |
HS Code | 29189090 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 122-88-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 oral in rat: 850mg/kg |
4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (CAS# 122-88-3) is a compound with significant application value across various fields. In agriculture, it functions as a highly effective and multifunctional plant growth regulator with auxin-like activity. It promotes biosynthesis and biotransfer within plants, making it widely used in crops such as tomatoes, grapes, and vegetables.
