The molecule is a member of the class of cinnolines that is 1-(p-chlorophenyl)cinnolin-4-one which is substituted at positions 3 and 5 by carboxy and 2-methoxyethoxy groups, respectively. It is a chemical hybridisation agent, used for the sterilisation of wheat. It has a role as a chemical hybridisation agent. It is a member of cinnolines, a monocarboxylic acid, a member of monochlorobenzenes and an aromatic ether.
1-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-(2-methoxyethoxy)-4-oxocinnoline-3-carboxylic acid