The library · Herbicide
Dichlorprop-P
A phenoxy Group 4, usually sold with 2,4-D ester to widen the weed list in burnoff and fall programs.
- Group
- Herbicide Group 4
- Family
- Phenoxys, benzoics, pyridines and quinolines
- Formula
- C9H8Cl2O3
- Molar mass
- 235.06 g/mol
- You may know it as
- Estaprop XT
- In Canada
- Some generics
Structure: PubChem CID 119435
How it kills
Synthetic auxins
Mimics a natural plant hormone, overloading the growth system.
Broadleaf weeds twist, curl and grow themselves to death.
Taken in by the leaf, then carried with sugars down to the roots and up to the growing points.
Where it fits
In the season.
Commonly used on
- Broadleaf weeds
- Perennials
Good to know
- Ester products bring the same drift and volatility concerns as other phenoxys.
- Both actives in the jug are Group 4, so it is one group in your rotation.
- Group 4 resistant kochia has been confirmed on the Prairies. Keep drift and sprayer clean-out in mind around sensitive crops.
Same group, same mode of action
