The molecule is a methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2,5-dichlorobenzoic acid with methanol. It as used as a plant growth regulator and fungicide for grafting of grapevines. It has a role as a plant growth regulator and an antifungal agrochemical. It is a methyl ester and a dichlorobenzene. It derives from a 2,5-dichlorobenzoic acid.
methyl 2,5-dichlorobenzoate