| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-3,6-dichloro-, monopotassium salt | [CAS]
566191-87-5 | [Synonyms]
2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-3,6-dichloro-, monopotassium salt | [Molecular Formula]
C6H4Cl2N2O2.K | [MOL File]
566191-87-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
245.11 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Production Methods]
Aminopyralid-potassium is produced by first manufacturing technical aminopyralid, built through chlorination, coupling, and controlled cyclisation steps that form the pyridine-carboxylic acid herbicide core. Once the free-acid is available, it is converted into the potassium salt to improve water solubility and stability. This conversion is straightforward: aminopyralid is dissolved or suspended in water or a mixed solvent system and treated with potassium hydroxide under controlled pH, forming the potassium carboxylate. | [Mechanism of action]
Systemic, post-emergence action, absorbed by leaves and roots, some residual action. Works by mimicking plant growth hormones (auxins), leading to uncontrolled growth and eventual plant death | [Pesticide Type]
Herbicide |
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