Ethephon

Full Name:
Ethephon
EINECS No.: 240-718-3
Molecular formula: C2H6CIO3P
Molecular weight: 144.50
Properties:
Grey white waxy solid, or colorless liquid, soluble in water, methanol, acetone,
and glycol, slightly soluble in toluene, insoluble in petroleum ether.
Usage:
Ethephon is a plant growth regulator that promotes maturation, plant dwarfing,
alters proportion of male and female flowers, and induce certain male sterility in
some crops. It is widely used to ripen fruits and tomatoes, increase tillers in
rice and wheat to avoid lodging, increase the production of rubber tree and lacquer
tree, and promote the maturity of cotton and tobacco, regulate plant growth cycle,
and improve quality.
Packing:
25kg fiber drums or carton, or as customer request
Technical Data Sheet:
Parameter TC
Appearance Grey white waxy solid
1,2-Dichloroethane ≤ 0.05%
Purity ≥ 85%
Insoluble matter ≤ 0.2%

Parameter SL
Appearance Clear liquid
1,2-Dichloroethane ≤ 0.05%
Purity ≥ 40%
PH 1.5-3

TC: 85%, 90%
SL: 40%
Gel: 5%

Minimum Order: 500 gallons

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