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)