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Area of Science:

  • Green Chemistry
  • Agricultural Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Phenoxyacetic acid herbicides, such as MCPA and 2,4-D, are widely used for weed control.
  • Developing novel formulations of existing herbicides can enhance efficacy and potentially reduce environmental impact.
  • Amino acids can be utilized as building blocks for creating new chemical entities with unique properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel amino acid ionic liquids (AAILs) and amino acid liquid cocrystals (AALCs) using l-proline, l-arginine, and l-histidine with MCPA and 2,4-D.
  • To elucidate the structural properties and hydrogen bonding characteristics of the synthesized compounds.
  • To evaluate the herbicidal activity of the novel formulations compared to commercial standards.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of five AAILs, one amino acid higher-melting salt (AAHMS), and two AALCs.
  • Characterization using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography.
  • Computational analysis including molecular modeling, NBO, and QTAIM calculations for hydrogen bond energy estimation.
  • Herbicidal activity assays.

Main Results:

  • High yields (>90%) were achieved for the synthesized AAILs, AAHMS, and AALCs.
  • Structural confirmation of ionization and hydrogen bonding was established through spectroscopic and crystallographic methods.
  • AAILs were formed with arginine and histidine, while proline formed AALCs with MCPA and 2,4-D.
  • The novel formulations exhibited improved weed control efficacy compared to commercial MCPA and 2,4-D formulations.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully synthesized and characterized new forms of MCPA and 2,4-D based on amino acid ionic liquids and liquid cocrystals.
  • The structural analysis provided insights into the formation of these novel compounds and their hydrogen bonding networks.
  • The developed formulations represent a promising advancement in herbicide technology, offering enhanced weed management capabilities.