Production Methods
2,4-D-tripromine is produced through a straightforward process that begins with technical grade 2,4-D acid, which is obtained by chlorinating phenol, reacting it with monochloroacetic acid, and then purifying the resulting phenoxyacetic acid. To make the tripropylamine (tripromine) salt, the purified 2,4-D acid is dissolved in water or a mixed solvent and neutralised with tripropylamine under controlled pH and temperature, forming a stable amine salt in solution.
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.
