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Fenoprop-potassium was produced through a classic “ester of an ester” route that mirrored other phenoxy herbicide derivatives of its era. Manufacturers began with technical-grade fenoprop, itself obtained by chlorinating and then etherifying the appropriate phenolic precursor to install the 2-propyl side chain. Once purified, this phenoxy acid was converted into its potassium salt by treatment with potassium hydroxide in aqueous or hydroalcoholic media.

Synthetic auxin affecting nucleic acid biosynthesis and cell elongation. Systemic, selective.

Herbicide; Plant Growth Regulator