Fenoprop

Fenoprop, or 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid, is an herbicide and a plant growth regulator. Fenoprop has been banned from use as an herbicide in the United States since 1985.[1] The name Silvex was used in the USA. The name 2,4,5-TP is used in France and was used in the former USSR (2,4,5-ТП).

Fenoprop
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)propanoic acid
Other names
2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)propionic acid
Silvex
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations 2,4,5-TP
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.066
KEGG
UNII
Properties
C9H7Cl3O3
Molar mass 269.51
Appearance White powder
Density 1.2085 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point 181.6 °C (358.9 °F; 454.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Fenoprop was once used as an herbicide for control of woody plants and broadleaf weeds.

See also

  • Fenoprop in the Pesticide Properties DataBase (PPDB)

References


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