The first widely used herbicide for the control of weeds was 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Show how this compound might be synthesized from phenol and chloro- acetic acid by way of the given chlorinated phenol intermediate. COOH OH Cl, CI, COOH + ČI ČI 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) Chloroacetic acid Phenol

The first widely used herbicide for the control of weeds was 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Show how this compound might be synthesized from phenol and chloro- acetic acid by way of the given chlorinated phenol intermediate. COOH OH Cl, CI, COOH + ČI ČI 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) Chloroacetic acid Phenol

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Chapter22: Reactions Of Benzene And Its Derivatives

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Problem 22.39P: The first widely used herbicide for the control of weeds was 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D)....

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