Chemical Properties
A solid.
Uses
Systemic growth-regulator herbicide used for postemergence control of broad-leaved
perennial and annual weeds in cereals and grass seed crops.
Uses
An all-purpose, non-selective, pre-emergent
and early post-emergent herbicide.
Definition
A substituted benzoic acid that is a potent synthetic
auxin.
Hazard
Poison; moderately toxic.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route.Moderately toxic by ingestion and subcutaneous routes.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes ofClí. Used as an herbicide.
Environmental Fate
Photolytic. Plimmer (1970) postulated that the irradiation of 2,3,6-trichlorobenzoic
acid in methanol will undergo dechlorination forming 2,3-, 2,6- and 3,6-dichlorobenzoic
acids. Further irradiation may yield 2- and 3-chlorobenzoic acids which may ultimately
form benzoic acid (Plimmer, 1970).
Chemical/Physical. Reacts with alkalies and amines forming water-soluble salts.
