4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4-CPA)
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4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4-CPA) is a widely used herbicide and plant growth regulator. 4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4-CPA) mimics endogenous auxin and regulates plant cell division, differentiation and gene expression. 4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4-CPA) is used to control weeds and promote fruit growth.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 99.93%
- CAS No.: 122-88-3
- Formula: C8H7ClO3
- Molecular Weight:186.59
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4-CPA) (100 ng per ovary) promotes wild-type tomato fruit growth by upregulating LeExp2 and SAUR expression[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 122-88-3
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 186.59
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Formula C8H7ClO3
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C(O)COC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1
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Synonyms
4-CPA; p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 200 mg/mL (1071.87 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (271 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[2]. Liu Z, et al. 4-CPA (4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid) Induces the Formation and Development of Defective "Fenghou" (Vitis vinifera × V. labrusca) Grape Seeds. Biomolecules. 2021 Mar 30;11(4):515. [Content Brief]
[3]. Mignolli F, et al. Tomato fruit development in the auxin-resistant dgt mutant is induced by pollination but not by auxin treatment. J Plant Physiol. 2012 Aug 15;169(12):1165-72. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 5.3593 mL | 26.7967 mL | 53.5934 mL | 133.9836 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.0719 mL | 5.3593 mL | 10.7187 mL | 26.7967 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.5359 mL | 2.6797 mL | 5.3593 mL | 13.3984 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.3573 mL | 1.7864 mL | 3.5729 mL | 8.9322 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.2680 mL | 1.3398 mL | 2.6797 mL | 6.6992 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.2144 mL | 1.0719 mL | 2.1437 mL | 5.3593 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1786 mL | 0.8932 mL | 1.7864 mL | 4.4661 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1340 mL | 0.6699 mL | 1.3398 mL | 3.3496 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.1072 mL | 0.5359 mL | 1.0719 mL | 2.6797 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0893 mL | 0.4466 mL | 0.8932 mL | 2.2331 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0670 mL | 0.3350 mL | 0.6699 mL | 1.6748 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0536 mL | 0.2680 mL | 0.5359 mL | 1.3398 mL |