Description

Propachlor-2-Hydroxy is a key intermediate and metabolite in the synthesis and environmental degradation pathway of the herbicide propachlor. This compound is of significant importance for research and development in agrochemical science, particularly in studies concerning metabolic fate, environmental persistence, and residue analysis. It serves as a critical analytical standard and building block for chemists and researchers in the agrochemical, environmental testing, and academic sectors who require high-purity reference materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Research & Development: Primary use as a high-purity intermediate and reference standard in the synthesis and study of chloroacetamide herbicides.
• Environmental Analysis: Critical analytical standard for quantifying propachlor metabolites in soil, water, and plant tissue samples to assess environmental impact and degradation.
• Metabolic Studies: Used in laboratory research to investigate the metabolic pathways and breakdown products of propachlor in biological systems.
• Analytical Method Development: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating equipment and validating analytical methods like HPLC and LC-MS/MS.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Essential for conducting residue studies required for product registration and compliance with global environmental regulations.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in herbicide chemistry and environmental science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propachlor-2-Hydroxy
CAS No.	42404-06-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	227.69 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxypropachlor; 2-Chloro-N-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-N-phenylacetamide; 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-phenyl-N-(1-methylethyl)acetamide (related); Propachlor hydroxy metabolite; Propachlor alcohol; Alachlor related compound (hydroxy analog); Mercaptopropachlor precursor; NSC 403014
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Quality Control

Our Propachlor-2-Hydroxy is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for analytical reference materials to guarantee reliable and reproducible results in your laboratory.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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