Flupropanate

Flupropanate
Names
IUPAC name
2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoropropanoic acid
Other names
Trade name: tetrapion
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.010.954 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 212-049-7
KEGG
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C3H2F4O2/c4-1(5)3(6,7)2(8)9/h1H,(H,8,9)
    Key: PXRROZVNOOEPPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C(C(C(=O)O)(F)F)(F)F
Properties
C3H2F4O2
Molar mass 146.041 g·mol−1
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS05: Corrosive
Danger
H314
P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Flupropanate is a synthetic organofluorine compound belonging to the class of halogenated alkanoic acids. It is used as a systemic herbicide. The sodium salt, flupropanate-sodium, is commonly used in commercial formulations to improve water solubility.

Flupropanate was approved for use in Australia in 1975 where it is used to control the grasses serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma), giant rat's tail grass (Sporobolus spp.), African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula), parramatta grass (Sporobolus fertilis), and Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana). It has also been used to control invasive forms of bamboo.

References

  1. ↑ "Flupropanate". Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Flupropanate-sodium (Ref: Orga 3045)". University of Hertfordshire. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Flupropanate: A comprehensive guide to its use in Australian agriculture". April 2, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Invasive plant: Bamboo" (PDF). The State of Queensland, Department of Primary Industries. 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2026.