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Linear Formula:
Cl3C6H2OCH2CO2H
CAS Number:
93-76-5
Molecular Weight:
255.48
EC Number:
202-273-3
MDL number:
MFCD00004301
UNSPSC Code:
10171502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900316
NACRES:
NA.72
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biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

200

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥95%

form

crystalline

technique(s)

cell culture | plant: suitable

color

off-white to yellow

mp

154-158 °C (lit.)

solubility

5% ethanol: 50, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

application(s)

agriculture

SMILES string

OC(=O)COc1cc(Cl)c(Cl)cc1Cl

InChI

1S/C8H5Cl3O3/c9-4-1-6(11)7(2-5(4)10)14-3-8(12)13/h1-2H,3H2,(H,12,13)

InChI key

SMYMJHWAQXWPDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

rat ... Ar(24208)

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Application

2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid has been used in the preparation of basal medium for leaflet explants.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) is a synthetic plant hormone (auxin) that promotes processes such as somatic embryogenesis and selective gene transcription. It is also a herbicide that defoliates broad-leafed plants. 2,4,5-T together with 2,4-D comprises the defoliant Agent Orange.

Preparation Note

Preparation and Use

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesEnvironment
GHS06,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
SLBS3776
SLBM0936V
SLBJ2079V
SLBF6591V
041M0059V

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