Dicamba is an herbicide derived from benzoic acid. It is used commercially to control weeds and brush and is frequently one of many active ingredients in mixed herbicide products and lawn care products.
Dicamba is soluble in ethanol and acetone. Very slightly soluble in water.
| Mechanism of Action | Dicamba mimics a natural plant growth regulator. At sufficient concentrations, the plant outgrows its nutrient supplies and dies. |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6Cl2O3 |
| References | Grossmann K, Caspar G, Kwiatkowski J and Bowe SJ (2002) On the mechanism of selectivity of the corn herbicide BAS 662H: A combination of the novel auxin transport inhibitor diflufenzopyr and the auxin herbicide dicamba. Pest. Manag. Sci. Pest Management Science, 58(10):1002-1014 |