4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)aniline is a chemical compound belonging to the substance group of diphenyl ethers.
Representation and synthesis 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)aniline is obtained by catalytic reduction of nitrofen (nitrofen).
Occurrence Approximately 15% of 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)aniline is formed as a secondary degradation product during the metabolism of the herbicide nitrofen in rats via reduction of the nitro group. Further degradation occurs either to 4-(4-aminophenoxy)-2,5-dichlorophenol through ring hydroxylation or to 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetanilide via acetylation.
Use 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)aniline serves as an intermediate in the production of the pesticide diclofop-methyl.
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