Description

Diethylammonium (R)-2-(4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxy)Propionate is a high-purity, single-enantiomer salt form of a key phenoxypropionate herbicide intermediate. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced, optically active agrochemicals, ensuring high biological efficacy and environmental specificity. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the agrochemical and fine chemical industries for the production of selective herbicides and for advanced chemical research and development.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Herbicide Synthesis: Serves as a crucial chiral building block in the manufacture of (R)-mecoprop and other phenoxyalkanoic acid-based herbicides.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Used in the development and production of enantiomerically pure herbicide formulations for superior weed control in cereals and turf.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for introducing the chiral phenoxypropionate moiety into more complex molecules.
• Research & Development: Utilized in agricultural chemical R&D for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new crop protection agents.
• Chemical Standard: Acts as a reference standard for analytical method development and quality control in agrochemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylammonium (R)-2-(4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxy)Propionate
CAS No.	97233-27-7
Molecular Formula	C14H22ClNO3
Molecular Weight	287.78 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Mecoprop-diethylammonium; Diethylammonium (R)-2-(4-chloro-o-tolyloxy)propionate; (R)-2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid diethylamine salt; (R)-MCPP-diethylamine; (R)-2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid diethylamide salt; Mecoprop-P diethylammonium salt; Duplosan KV salt
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Quality Control

Our Diethylammonium (R)-2-(4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxy)Propionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for agrochemical intermediate use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. The material is hygroscopic; ensure containers are sealed tightly after use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.5% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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