Production Methods
Commercial production of 2,4-D-dodecylammonium 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 dodecylamine (a C12 primary amine) in controlled aqueous or mixed solvent reactors to form the ester.
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.
