Ethylene inhibitor 1 MCP to keep fruits fresh

Fruits, flowers and vegetables fresh preservatives
Form: sachet and powder
CAS: 3100-04-7

1-MCP Introduction: 

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is a cyclopropene derivative used as a synthetic plant growth regulator. It is structurally related to the natural plant hormone ethylene and it is used commercially to slow down the ripening of fruit and to help maintain the freshness of cut flowers.

1-MCP Mechanism of action:

Ethylene exists as a gas and it acts at trace levels throughout the life of a plant by stimulating or regulating various processes such as the ripening of climacteric fruit, the opening of flowers, and the shedding of leaves.The mechanism of action of 1-MCP involves its tightly binding to the ethylene receptor in plants, thereby blocking the effects of ethylene.

1-MCP Commercial use:

There are two principal commercial uses of 1-MCP: maintaining the freshness of ornamental plants and flowers, and preventing the ripening of fruits. In each case, 1-MCP is combined with other materials for handling and then mixed with a specific amount of water or other solution to release it into the air. 

A. 1-MCP is used in enclosed indoor sites, such as coolers, truck trailers, greenhouses, storage facilities, and shipping containers.

B. 1-MCP is used in the agriculture industry by growers, packers, and shippers to maintain the quality of fruits and vegetables by preventing or delaying the natural ripening process.

C. 1-MCP is used in agricultural products including apples, kiwifruit, tomatoes, bananas, plums, persimmons, avocados and melons and so on.

D. 1-MCP is also being developed as a new crop protection technique. By spraying 1-MCP on growing field crops during times of stress, the crops may be protected from moderate heat and drought conditions.

1-MCP Comparison before and after use:

1-MCP application: