Flupropanate

Flupropanate
Names
	IUPAC name 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoropropanoic acid
	Other names Trade name: tetrapion
Identifiers
CAS Number	756-09-2;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:82013;
ChemSpider	62988;
ECHA InfoCard	100.010.954
EC Number	212-049-7;
KEGG	C18854;
PubChem CID	69789;
UNII	376KS3J2Q6;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7058177 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C3H2F4O2/c4-1(5)3(6,7)2(8)9/h1H,(H,8,9) Key: PXRROZVNOOEPPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
	SMILES C(C(C(=O)O)(F)F)(F)F;
Properties
Chemical formula	C3H2F4O2
Molar mass	146.041 g·mol−1
Hazards
	GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H314
Precautionary statements	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). Infobox references

Flupropanate is a synthetic organofluorine compound belonging to the class of halogenated alkanoic acids.^[1] It is used as a systemic herbicide. The sodium salt, flupropanate-sodium,^[2] 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).^[3] It has also been used to control invasive forms of bamboo.^[4]

References

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

[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.

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