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MCPA

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ID 711999 Last modified 17.03.2025
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Domain organic chemistryagrochemicals
MCPA
2-(4-kloro-o-tolüüloksü)äädikhape
MCPA
4-chloro-o-tolyloxyacetic acid
(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid
2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid
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  • a herbicide for control of annual and perennial weeds in cereals and other crops
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MCPA abbreviation
2-(4-kloro-o-tolüüloksü)äädikhape
MCPA abbreviation
4-chloro-o-tolyloxyacetic acid
(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid
2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid
C₉H₉ClO₃ formula

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