Mecoprop

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Mecoprop structure	Common Name	Mecoprop
	CAS Number	93-65-2	Molecular Weight	214.65
	Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3	Boiling Point	331.9±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg
	Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₁ClO₃	Melting Point	88-90ºC
	MSDS	N/A	Flash Point	154.5±23.7 °C

Use of Mecoprop

Mecoprop is a herbicide[1].

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name	2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid
Synonym	More Synonyms

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description	Mecoprop is a herbicide[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Others Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others
In Vitro	Mecoprop (6.25 和 62.5 μM) 可提高卵母细胞孵育培养基中睾酮 (62.5 μM) 和雌二醇 (6.25 μM) 浓度[1]。
References	[1]. Orton F, et al. Endocrine disrupting effects of herbicides and pentachlorophenol: in vitro and in vivo evidence. Environ Sci Technol. 2009 Mar 15;43(6):2144-50.

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	331.9±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	88-90ºC
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₁ClO₃
Molecular Weight	214.65
Flash Point	154.5±23.7 °C
Exact Mass	214.039673
PSA	46.53000
LogP	2.84
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.542
InChIKey	WNTGYJSOUMFZEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	Cc1cc(Cl)ccc1OC(C)C(=O)O
Storage condition	APPROX 4°C

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Mecoprop MSDS(Chinese)

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :: UE9750000

CHEMICAL NAME :: Propionic acid, 2-((4-chloro-o-tolyl)oxy)-

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :: 93-65-2

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :: 2212752

LAST UPDATED :: 199710

DATA ITEMS CITED :: 23

MOLECULAR FORMULA :: C10-H11-Cl-O3

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :: 214.66

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :: QVY1&OR DG B1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 650 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 402 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 369 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Unreported

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 650 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: 900 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Unreported

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Bird - quail

DOSE/DURATION :: >500 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 14400 mg/kg/90D-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Behavioral - food intake (animal) Blood - pigmented or nucleated red blood cells Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: 15 gm/kg/3W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Skin and Appendages - dermatitis, other (after systemic exposure) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain Related to Chronic Data - death

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 7 gm/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 6-15 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 3 gm/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 6-15 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 5 gm/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 6-15 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 100 mg/kg

REFERENCE :: MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 55,197,1978 *** REVIEWS *** IARC Cancer Review:Human Limited Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 41,357,1986 IARC Cancer Review:Group 2B IMSUDL IARC Monographs, Supplement. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) No.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,156,1987 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW DTTIAF Deutsche Tieraerztliche Wochenschrift. (Hanover, Fed. Rep. Ger.) V.1-77, 1893-1970. Volume(issue)/page/year: 80,485,1973 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M4007 No. of Facilities: 40 (estimated) No. of Industries: 2 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 104 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M4007 No. of Facilities: 263 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 1578 (estimated)

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes	Xn,N
Risk Phrases	R22;R38;R41;
Safety Phrases	S26;S37/S39
Hazard Class	3.2
HS Code	2918990022

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

Sodium 4-chloro...

CAS#:52106-86-2

Ethyl (2S)-2-br...

CAS#:535-11-5

Mecoprop

CAS#:93-65-2

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Literature: Contributions from Boyce Thompson Institute, , vol. 14, p. 91,95, 96 Chem.Abstr., , p. 1473

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor 2
CAS#:52106-86-2 Sodium 4-chloro... CAS#:535-11-5 Ethyl (2S)-2-br...
DownStream 5
CAS#:106864-97-5 [1-cyanoethyl(d... CAS#:104133-05-3 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(... CAS#:13740-38-0 2-(4-chloro-2-m... CAS#:16484-77-8 mecoprop-p
CAS#:25333-13-5 (S)-mecoprop

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code	2918990022
Summary	2918990022 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid。supervision conditions:s(import or export registration certificate for pesticides)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tarrif:6.5%。general tariff:30.0%

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

2-MCPP

EINECS 202-264-4

2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid

MFCD00002648

UNII:74N8TKR9P8

COMPITOX

U 46

2M-4CP

Clonotox

Propal

MCPP

2M4KhP

Hymec

CMPP

2-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)propionic acid

Mecoprop

Astix

Mepro

ACTRIL M

Anicon P

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: InChIKey of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid is WNTGYJSOUMFZEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Q: What are the uses of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: Main uses of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid: Mecoprop is a herbicide[1].

Q: What English synonyms does 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid have?

A: English synonyms of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid: 2-MCPP, EINECS 202-264-4, 2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid, MFCD00002648, UNII:74N8TKR9P8, COMPITOX, U 46, 2M-4CP, Clonotox, Propal, MCPP, 2M4KhP, Hymec, CMPP, 2-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)propionic acid, Mecoprop, Astix, Mepro, ACTRIL M, Anicon P.

Q: What is the melting point of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: Melting point of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid is 88-90ºC.

Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: Molecular formula of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid is C10H11ClO3.

Q: What are the downstream products of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid: 106864-97-5;104133-05-3;13740-38-0;16484-77-8;25333-13-5.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: SMILES notation of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid is Cc1cc(Cl)ccc1OC(C)C(=O)O.

Q: What are the storage conditions for 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: Storage conditions for 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid: APPROX 4°C.

Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: Molecular weight of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid is 214.65.

Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid?

A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid: 52106-86-2;535-11-5.

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