The molecule is a member of the class of triazoles that is 1H-triazole that is substituted at positions 1, 3 and 5 by isopropyl, carboxymethyl and p-chlorophenyl groups, respectively. It has been found to produced bleaching of new growth on a variety of dicotyledonous weeds and is a potent inhibitor of Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) seedling growth. It has a role as a plant growth retardant and a herbicide. It is an organochlorine compound, a member of triazoles and a monocarboxylic acid.
2-[5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-propan-2-yl-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]acetic acid