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2 4-DB [1 record]

Record 1 2010-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
C10H10Cl2O3
formula, see observation
94-82-6
CAS number
CONT

2,4-DB is a selective systemic herbicide in the phenoxy family. It is used for the control of many annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds in alfalfa, peanuts, soybeans and other crops. In the plant the compound changes to 2,4-D and inhibits growth at the tips of stems and roots.

OBS

4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H10Cl2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H10Cl2O3
formula, see observation
94-82-6
CAS number
OBS

Cet herbicide hormoné du groupe des dérivés aryloxy-butyriques [...] est assez voisin du 2,4-D, mais beaucoup moins actif.

OBS

2,4-DB : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H10Cl2O3

Spanish

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