Butyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate
[CAS# 94-80-4]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: Butyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate
• Synonyms: 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid butyl ester; 2,4-D butyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 277.15
• CAS Registry Number: 94-80-4
• EC Number: 202-364-8

Properties

• Boiling point: 146-147 °C
• Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 21 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn;N
• Risk Statements: R22;R43;R50/53
• Safety Statements: S26;S29;S36/37;S46;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Respiratory sensitization	Resp. Sens.	1	H334

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