p-Chloro Phenoxy Acetic Acid

Independent reference data for p-Chloro Phenoxy Acetic Acid (CAS 122-88-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a specialized plant growth regulator to improve fruit set in tomatoes, berries, and other fruit; May also be used to replace pollination; [HSDB] Used to regulate root growth of mung beans in seed germination; [Reference #1]Registration cancelled for use on tomatoes in 1994; [Reference #1]

Synonyms and trade names

4-CHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID; 122-88-3; (4-Chlorophenoxy)acetic acid; Sure-Set; Acetic acid, (4-chlorophenoxy)-; Tomato Fix; Tomato hold; (p-Chlorophenoxy)acetic acid; p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid; Acetic acid, (p-chlorophenoxy)-; 4CPA; Parachlorophenoxyacetic acid; BI 12; NSC 8769; TOMATONE; DTXSID9034282

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H319

H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid · CAS 122-88-3 · C8H7ClO3. UNII 4EMM3U5P3K. Melting Point: 156.5 °C; Solubility: In water, 957 mg/L at 25 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.000318 [mmHg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.