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Ethephon is a kind of organic phosphine plant growth regulator, it has a wide use in agriculture, forestry, horticulture industry.
Ethephon 41% SL | ||
CAS | 16672-87-0 | |
EINECS | 240-718-3 | |
Appearance | Colorless liquid | |
Chemical Properies | The pure product of ethephon is acicular crystal wax.The melting point is 74-75 °C , the density is 1.258, PH <3, is soluble in water and alcohol. It's stable in acid medium, and in alkaline medium , it's easy to decompose and release ethylene . | |
Mode of action | Accelerating ripening and maturation of fruits by releasing ethylene. Fruits treated with ethephon showed rapid increase in respiratory rate. | |
Application | Accelerate ripening and maturation of fruis( Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Peppers, Pineapple, Sugar cane, Tobacco, Tomatoes, Walnuts,etc; ) Reducing lodging in Wheat and Barley; Promote the maturation of cotton ball, make the ball open earlier, and improve the production. Applied in rubbers to increase production of latex. | |
Toxicity | Ehtephon is low toxicity plant growth regulator. | |
Processing time | The most suitable period is when the fruit begin to mature, when colored fruits begin to color, white fruits slightly turn yellow, then you would get the best effects. | |
Attention | Do not mix ethephon with alkaline liquor, in case causing a too fast decomposition. | |
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