2,4-D Butyl ester

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
94-80-4

[ Name ]:
2,4-D Butyl ester

[Synonym ]:
Lo-Estasol
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid n-butyl ester
2,4-D butyl ester
MFCD00126845
Butyl (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate
Barco Weed Killer
Acetic acid, 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-, butyl ester
2,4-D n-butyl ester
Butyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate
Acetic acid, (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-, butyl ester
butyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate
EINECS 202-364-8
Acetic acid, (2, 4-dichlorophenoxy)-, butyl ester
De-Pester Ded-Weed
Diamond Shamrock Butyl
(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid butyl ester
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid butyl ester

Biological Activity

[Description]:

2,4-D Butyl ester is an organic phenoxy herbicide and used to control woody broad-leaf weeds. 2,4-D butyl ester produces its herbicidal effect by mimicking natural plant growth hormones causing plants to grow too rapidly to survive[1][2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Schulze GE, et, al. Formulation and food deprivation affects 2,4-D neurobehavioral toxicity in rats. Neurotoxicol Teratol. Sep-Oct 1987;9(5):363-7.

[2]. Xiao L, et, al. Isolation and Characterization of 2,4-D Butyl Ester Degrading Acinetobacter sp. ZX02 from a Chinese Ginger Cultivated Soil. J Agric Food Chem. 2017 Aug 30;65(34):7345-7351.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.2±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
343.9±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
9ºC

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂O₃

[ Molecular Weight ]:
277.144

[ Flash Point ]:
132.0±22.7 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
276.032013

[ PSA ]:
35.53000

[ LogP ]:
4.25

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.518

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

[ Water Solubility ]:
<0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC

MSDS

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Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :: AG8050000

CHEMICAL NAME :: Acetic acid, (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-, butyl ester

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :: 94-80-4

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :: 2056085

LAST UPDATED :: 199710

DATA ITEMS CITED :: 21

MOLECULAR FORMULA :: C12-H14-Cl2-O3

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :: 277.16

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :: GR CG DO1VO4

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 600 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,423,1987

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Unreported

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 920 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: HYSAAV Hygiene and Sanitation (USSR). English translation of GISAAA. (Springfield, VA) 1964-71. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 31(7-9),383,1966

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 425 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: 85GMAT "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982 Volume(issue)/page/year: -,29,1982

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Unreported

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 380 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: HYSAAV Hygiene and Sanitation (USSR). English translation of GISAAA. (Springfield, VA) 1964-71. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 31(7-9),383,1966

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Mammal - cat

DOSE/DURATION :: 780 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: 85GMAT "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982 Volume(issue)/page/year: -,29,1982

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: >2 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: FAATDF Fundamental and Applied Toxicology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1981- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,423,1987 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 196 mg/kg/28W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Liver - fatty liver degeneration Liver - other changes

REFERENCE :: GTPZAB Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. (V/O Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga, 113095 Moscow, USSR) V.1-36, 1957-1992. For publisher information, see MTPEEI Volume(issue)/page/year: 30(7),48,1986

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 600 mg/kg/4D-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Behavioral - ataxia

REFERENCE :: NETEEC Neurotoxicology and Teratology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.9- 1987- Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,81,1988 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 1500 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 6-15 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system

REFERENCE :: TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1959- Volume(issue)/page/year: 22,14,1972

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 100 ug/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 10 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death

REFERENCE :: GISAAA Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. (V/O Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga, 113095 Moscow, USSR) V.1- 1936- Volume(issue)/page/year: 44(4),70,1979

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 1109 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 12-15 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)

REFERENCE :: AECTCV Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus, NJ 070944) V.1- 1973- Volume(issue)/page/year: 6,33,1977

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 251 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 11 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - immune and reticuloendothelial system

REFERENCE :: TJADAB Teratology, The International Journal of Abnormal Development. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 33,15,1986

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

DOSE :: 900 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 6-14 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - extra-embryonic structures (e.g., placenta, umbilical cord) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - eye/ear

REFERENCE :: NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: PB223-160

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

DOSE :: 900 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 6-14 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)

REFERENCE :: NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: PB223-160

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

DOSE :: 414 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 6-14 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Fertility - pre-implantation mortality (e.g. reduction in number of implants per female; total number of implants per corpora lutea)

REFERENCE :: NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: PB223-160 *** REVIEWS *** IARC Cancer Review:Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 15,111,1977 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC Federal Register. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) V.1- 1936- Volume(issue)/page/year: 54,7740,1989 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 50 mg/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 JAN 1993

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07, GHS09

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H302-H317-H410

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P273-P280-P501

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn:Harmful

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R22;R43;R50/53

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S26-S29-S36/37-S46-S60-S61

[ RIDADR ]:
UN 3082

[ RTECS ]:
AG8050000

[ Packaging Group ]:
III

[ Hazard Class ]:
6.1(b)

[ HS Code ]:
2918990090

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2918990090

[ Summary ]:
2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Articles

Biochemical alterations in skeletal muscle induced by 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic butyl ester during chick embryonic development.

Biochem. Pharmacol. 40(11) , 2433-40, (1990)

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic butyl ester (2,4-D b.e.) (3.1 mg/egg) was applied on fertile hen eggs before starting the incubation. Chicks hatched from treated eggs showed motor dysfunctions, postural tro...

Formulation and food deprivation affects 2,4-D neurobehavioral toxicity in rats.

Neurotoxicol. Teratol. 9(5) , 363-7, (1987)

The herbicide 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a commonly used herbicide and one component of Agent Orange. The herbicide is commonly formulated as the butyl ester. The effects of a 50:50 mix...

Neurobehavioral toxicity of 2,4-D-n-butyl ester (2,4-D ester): tolerance and lack of cross-tolerance.

Neurotoxicol. Teratol. 10(1) , 75-9, (1988)

Daily administration of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid-n-butyl ester to rats (2,4-D ester, 150 mg/kg/day SC) initially produced depressions in photocell locomotor activity and increases in landing foo...