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Propionic acid & -propionic acid

[Dichlorprop]

= 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)propionic acid CAS[120-36-5]

Trade name

Dichlorprop

Chemical formula

C9H8Cl2O3

Purpose for use

Herbicide. It is used against weeds in cereals, grass leys, and pastures. (ref. ID; 496)

Test organisms

Protozoa: Blepharisma undulans (ref. ID; 496)
Protozoa: Colpoda cucullus (ref. ID; 496)
Protozoa: Oikomonas termo (ref. ID; 496)

[Melilotic acid]

= 3-(o-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid CAS[495-78-3]

Chemical formula

C9H10O3

Test organisms

Oligochaeta: Eisenia foetida (ref. ID; 7182)

[Propionic acid] CAS[79-09-4]

= Propanoic acid

Trade name

Gumisan, Luprosil, Propcorn

Chemical formula

C3H6O2

Purpose for use

Fungicide.

Propionic acid sodium salt CAS[137-40-6]

Mode of toxic action

Carboxylic acid. (ref. ID; 3327)

Test organisms

Protozoa: Tetrahymena pyriformis (ref. ID; 3327)