i ask about the (4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid (4CPA)) how can i prepare it and where it use?

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i ask about the (4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid (4CPA)) how can i prepare it and where it use?

this question is a chemicals

2007-02-21 23:32:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid is easily prepared from 4-chlorophenol and chloroacetic acid in a basic solution (usually Sodium hydroxide is used), followed by acidification.

It is used as a plant growth regulator and herbicide.

2007-02-22 08:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋