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2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid |
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2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid [¦tü ¦fȯr ¦fīv trī¦klȯr·ō·fə¦näk·sē·ə¦sēd·ik ′as·əd] (organic chemistry) C6H2Cl3OCH2CO2H A toxic, light-tan solid; soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water; melts at 152°C; used as a defoliant, plant hormone, and herbicide. Also known as 2,4,5-T. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Herbicides and pesticides include
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid,
sodium arsenite, warfarin, and carbaryl. A New Zealand study compared incidence
of congenital anomalies in specific regions during years of spraying
with 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) (1972-1976) with that
in years of no spraying (1959-1965). The three most common
mixtures were Agent Orange [esters of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
(2,4-D) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T)], Agent White
(triisopropanolamine salts of 2,4-D and picloram), and an arsenical
called Agent Blue (cacodylic acid). |
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