MCPA

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
herbicide
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:phenoxy_herbicides
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline solid
gptkbp:CASNumber 94-74-6
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C9H9ClO3
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1945
gptkbp:environmentalImpact potential to contaminate water
gptkbp:firstSynthesized gptkb:William_G._Templeman
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MCPA
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic_acid
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction synthetic auxin
disrupts plant growth hormones
gptkbp:meltingPoint 120°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 200.62 g/mol
gptkbp:regulates approved in many countries
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:2,4-D
gptkbp:riskFactor causes serious eye irritation
harmful if swallowed
causes skin irritation
gptkbp:routeOfExposure inhalation
ingestion
skin contact
gptkbp:solubility 0.8 g/L at 20°C
gptkbp:toxicity moderate
gptkbp:UNNumber 3077
gptkbp:usedFor weed control
gptkbp:usedIn agriculture
horticulture
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:grass
cereal crops
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Round-Up_for_Lawns
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6