Production Methods
Commercial production of 2,4-D-doboxyl would have followed the same industrial pathway used for other ester derivatives of 2,4-D, although specific data for this variant are limited. Production begins with large scale synthesis of 2,4-D acid, which is then reacted with the alcohol known as “doboxyl” (a trade name for a specific branched C8–C10 alcohol blend) under controlled temperature and solvent conditions.
Mechanism of action
Selective, systemic, absorbed through roots and increases biosynthesis and production of ethylene causing uncontrolled cell division and so damages vascular tissue. Synthetic auxin.
