Description

Potassium 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Butyrate is a specialized phenoxybutyrate salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and its potential biological activity, offering precise functionality for demanding industrial and research applications. It is needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging the phenoxybutyrate structure.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key intermediate for developing new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential therapeutic applications.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of complex organic molecules for material science and performance chemicals.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research settings to study plant hormone analogs and their physiological effects.
• Formulation Component: Can be utilized in the development of concentrated liquid or soluble powder formulations for end-use products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Butyrate
CAS No.	19480-40-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9Cl2KO3
Molecular Weight	287.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2,4-DB; 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid potassium salt; Butyric acid, 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-, potassium salt; 2,4-DB potassium salt; Potassium 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butanoate; Caswell No. 696AA; HSDB 7461
EINECS	243-103-4

Quality Control

Our production of Potassium 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Butyrate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.