Description

Mcpa-2-Ethylhexyl Ester Pestanal is a high-purity analytical standard of the 2-ethylhexyl ester of MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid). This compound is essential for precise analytical calibration, method development, and quality control in environmental and agricultural laboratories. It serves as a critical reference material for researchers and quality assurance professionals requiring definitive identification and quantification of this specific phenoxy herbicide derivative.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments like GC-MS, LC-MS, and HPLC.
• Method Development & Validation: Crucial for developing and validating precise testing protocols for herbicide residue analysis in compliance with global regulations.
• Quality Control (QC) & Assurance (QA): Used by manufacturers and testing laboratories to verify the purity and identity of technical-grade MCPA-2-ethylhexyl ester batches.
• Environmental Monitoring: Enables accurate detection and quantification of this herbicide ester and its metabolites in soil, water, and plant tissue samples.
• Research & Development: Supports academic and industrial research into the environmental fate, metabolism, and degradation pathways of phenoxy herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mcpa-2-Ethylhexyl Ester Pestanal
CAS No.	26544-20-7
Molecular Formula	C17H25ClO3
Molecular Weight	312.83 g/mol
Synonyms	MCPA-2-ethylhexyl ester; 2-Ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate; (2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)acetic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester; MCPA-iso-octyl ester; MCPA-octyl ester; Agroxone; 2,4-MCPA 2-ethylhexyl ester; Herbicide ester standard.
EINECS	247-836-0

Quality Control

Every batch of Mcpa-2-Ethylhexyl Ester Pestanal is produced and certified to meet the stringent requirements for analytical reference standards. Our quality assurance process includes rigorous testing via chromatographic and spectroscopic methods to ensure identity, purity, and stability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each product, detailing batch-specific results. Our quality system supports compliance with relevant pharmacopeial and ISO guidelines for reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. The material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (GC/MS)	Conforms to reference
Purity (GC-FID)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.