The molecule is a quaternary ammonium salt resulting from the reaction of 2,4-D with choline. It is a post-emergence herbicide used for selective control of broadleaf weeds. It has a role as a phenoxy herbicide, a synthetic auxin and an agrochemical. It contains a (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate.
2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate;2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium