Talk:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
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>The powerful defoliant and herbicide Agent Orange, used extensively throughout the Vietnam War, contained 2,4-D. However, the controversies associated with the use of Agent Orange were associated with a contaminant (dioxin) in the 2,4,5-T component.
2, 4-D is a known teratogen so how come there are no controversies associated with it also?
Jabbi 01:19, 27 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] List Brand Names
The article says "2,4-D is sold in various formulations under a wide variety of brand names", but fails to list the brand names. This would be a handy resource for those wishing to avoid such a chemical. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.113.21.141 (talk) 20:22, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
TruthProvider says: Thanks for your suggestion. As requested, I've added some of the common brand names... —Preceding unsigned comment added by TruthProvider (talk • contribs) 22:59, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Auxin activity
I think that there should be mention about physiologic activity of that molecul in plant body. I am not sure, what effect kill the plant, but I am sure that 2,4-D has strong activity of auxin molecules. In fact it is classified as synthetic auxin (but with some special effects). Reo ON | +++ 22:36, 20 June 2005 (Discussion moved - Reo ON | +++ 20:35, 17 July 2006 (UTC))
[edit] Alternatives
The article presently states that:
"It continues to be used for its low cost, despite the availability of more selective, more effective, and less toxic products."
It might be nice to name some of these alternative products.
TruthProvider says: Done, added a reference to Corn gluten meal. —Preceding unsigned comment added by TruthProvider (talk • contribs) 14:13, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
