The molecule is the R- (active) enantiomer of dichlorprop. It is used as a herbicide for killing annual and broad leaf weeds. It has a role as an agrochemical, an EC 1.11.1.6 (catalase) inhibitor, a synthetic auxin and a phenoxy herbicide. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-dichlorprop(1-). It is an enantiomer of a (S)-dichlorprop.
(2R)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)propanoic acid