CAS 2698-38-6: Ethyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetate
Description:Ethyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetate, with the CAS number 2698-38-6, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of phenoxyacetic acid esters. It features a phenoxy group, which is a phenol derivative where a hydrogen atom is replaced by an ether linkage, and an acetate functional group. This compound is characterized by its moderate polarity due to the presence of both hydrophobic aromatic and hydrophilic ester functionalities. Ethyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetate is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant odor. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. This compound is often utilized in agricultural applications as a herbicide, targeting specific plant growth pathways. Its chlorinated aromatic structure contributes to its biological activity, while the ethyl acetate moiety enhances its volatility and efficacy in formulations. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may pose environmental and health risks if not managed properly.
Formula:C11H13ClO3
InChI:InChI=1S/C11H13ClO3/c1-3-14-11(13)7-15-10-5-4-9(12)6-8(10)2/h4-6H,3,7H2,1-2H3
InChI key:InChIKey=OUYDEKFRLSFDMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(OCC)COC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1C
- Synonyms:
- 4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy acetic acid ethyl ester
- 4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid ethyl ester
- 4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid ethylester
- Acetic acid, ((4-chloro-o-tolyl)oxy)-, ethyl ester
- Acetic acid, (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-, ethyl ester
- Acetic acid, (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-, ethyl ester (9CI)
- Acetic acid, 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)-, ethyl ester
- Ai3-16669
- Brn 2117137
- Ethyl (4-Chloro-2-Methylphenoxy)Acetate
- See more synonyms
- Ethyl 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate
- Ethyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetate
- MCP-ethyl
- MCPA ethyl ester
- MCPA-ethyl
- MCPA-ethyl [ISO]
- Mcpee
- Nsc 409764
- Ethyl 4-chloro-o-tolyloxyacetate
- 4-06-00-01991 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
Brand | Product data | Purity | Price range | Estimated delivery |
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![]() | MCPA-ethyl ester REF: 04-C14763800CAS: 2698-38-6 | - - - | 189.00 € | Tue 01 Apr 25 |
![]() | MCPA Ethyl Ester REF: TR-M199705CAS: 2698-38-6 | - - - | 1,136.00 € | Wed 07 May 25 |
![]() | MCPA Ethyl Ester-D3 REF: TR-M199707CAS: 2698-38-6 | - - - | 661.00 € | Wed 07 May 25 |
![]() | Ethyl 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate REF: 10-F752863CAS: 2698-38-6 | 98% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | Mcpa ethyl ester REF: 3D-CAA69838CAS: 2698-38-6 | Min. 95% | - - - | Discontinued product |

Ref: 04-C14763800
100mg | 189.00 € |

MCPA Ethyl Ester
Controlled ProductRef: TR-M199705
1g | 1,136.00 € |

MCPA Ethyl Ester-D3
Controlled ProductRef: TR-M199707
25mg | 661.00 € |

Ref: 10-F752863
5g | Discontinued | Request information | |
10g | Discontinued | Request information |

Mcpa ethyl ester
Ref: 3D-CAA69838
25mg | Discontinued | Request information | |
50mg | Discontinued | Request information | |
100mg | Discontinued | Request information | |
250mg | Discontinued | Request information | |
500mg | Discontinued | Request information |