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Hodoodo CAT#: H558521

CAS#: 93-65-2

Description: Mecoprop is an herbicide and used to control broadleaf weeds.

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Mecoprop
CAS# 93-65-2
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Hodoodo Cat#: H558521
Name: Mecoprop
CAS#: 93-65-2
Chemical Formula: C10H11ClO3
Exact Mass: 214.04
Molecular Weight: 214.645
Elemental Analysis: C, 55.96; H, 5.17; Cl, 16.52; O, 22.36

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Synonym: Mecoprop; Mecoturf; Mecprop; Mepro; Methoxone; Morogal;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid

InChi Key: WNTGYJSOUMFZEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C10H11ClO3/c1-6-5-8(11)3-4-9(6)14-7(2)10(12)13/h3-5,7H,1-2H3,(H,12,13)

SMILES Code: CC(OC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1C)C(O)=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.03.00

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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 214.65 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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