dimethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrachloroterephthalate

dimethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrachloroterephthalate

[‚dī′meth·əl ¦tü ¦thrē ¦fīv ¦siks ‚te·trə·klȯr·ō‚ter·ə′tha‚lāt] (organic chemistry) C10H6Cl4O4 A colorless, crystalline compound with a melting point of 156°C; used as an herbicide for turf, ornamental flowers, and certain vegetables and berries. Abbreviated DCPA.