24-DB
Synonyms: 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid
CAS Number: 94-82-6
Sources of exposure:
Food
Pesticides
Agricultural herbicides, treated forage crops, legumes, agricultural spray drift, and potential residues in food or animal feed
Description:
2,4-DB, or 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid, is a selective phenoxy herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in certain agricultural crops. It is converted within susceptible plants to 2,4-D, which produces its herbicidal effects. Exposure may occur during application, through contact with treated vegetation, or through agricultural residues.
Health concerns:
Reproductive Toxicity
May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.
Developmental Toxicity
May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
Banned/restricted lists:
- California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - developmental
- male
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox). California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.