|
| Ethephon |
| Chemical Name: |
2-Chloroethylphosphonic Acid |
| Formula: |
C12H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight: |
186.5 |
| CAS NO.: |
137-26-8 |
| Structure: |
 |
| Description: |
Appearance: White or light yellow crystals.
Melting Point: 74 - 75°C.
Vapour Pressure: <1mPa at 20°C.
Stability: Solvency in water, acohol is about 1kg/L. It's steady below PH 3 and it releases ethylene when above PH 3.It can be eluviated when placed on sand. It can't coexist with alkali, salts and mental. |
| Toxicity: |
Oral LD50 (Rat)>3030 mg/kg. Skin LD50 (Rabbit) >1,560 mg/kg. |
| Specification: |
80%TC,95%TC,40%SL,60%SL |
| Uses: |
Ethephon can modulate plant growth and metabolism by releasing ethylene from root, bloom, fruit, legume and other tissues. It can accelerate maturation for fruit and vegetable. Also used as post-harvest ripening agent. |
|
 |
